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Netflix Kicks Off Year with Gimmicky, Silly Kaleidoscope
A review of the new Netflix series with a unique structure.
Home Entertainment Guide: December 2022
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including The Banshees of Inisherin, Smile, Ticket to Paradise, and The Woman King.
Bending History: Marie Kreutzer on Corsage
An interview with writer/director Marie Kreutzer about her new film, Corsage.
The Great Filmmaking Craft of 2022
Our writers highlight favorite tech elements of film from 2022.
Forget the New Witcher Show, Play the Old Game Instead
A review of the new Netflix The Witcher prequel with some thoughts on the next-gen update for the best game in the fantasy series.
The Great Performances of 2022
Our writers pick some of their favorite 2022 performances.
Bright Wall/Dark Room December 2022: Ernst Lubitsch’s Design for Living: Three Square Meals a Day by Fran Hoepfner
An essay by Fran Hoepfner about Design for Living, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Tragedy Actually Brings Hope: Bill Nighy on Living
An interview with the legendary Bill Nighy about his new film, Living.
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists’ EDA Awards at the Whistler Film Festival
An article about the Alliance of Women Film Journalists’ EDA Awards recognizing women filmmakers presented at this year’s Whistler Film Festival.
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner Become First Black Hosts of the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Awards
An article about Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner becoming the first Black hosts of the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Awards featuring Steven Spielberg, Danielle Deadwyler, Viola Davis, Brendan Fraser and more.
Moths to the Flame: Damien Chazelle on Babylon
An interview with the writer/director of this week’s Babylon.
Netflix’s Dull CIA Series The Recruit is More Like Paperwork
A review of the new series The Recruit, now playing on Netflix.
Yellowstone Prequel 1923 Gets Off to a Slow Trot
A review of the new spin-off of Yellowstone, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.
The Banshees of Inisherin Named Best Picture by Chicago Film Critics Association
The CFCA Award winners of 2022.
Something Comes Out of Me That Has a Fatherly Quality: Paul Dooley on His New Book Movie Dad
Veteran character actor Paul Dooley talks about playing 25 movie dads, commercials for every letter in the alphabet, and why he loves Buster Keaton.
Stars Shine Brightly at the 5th CCA Black Celebration of Cinema and Television
A dispatch on last week’s 5th Critics Choice Black Celebration of Cinema and Television.






