Looking Back at Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cure
A Far-Flung Correspondent celebrates Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 1997 masterwork, newly released on the Criterion Collection.
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Book Excerpt: The Northman: A Call to the Gods by Simon Abrams
A book excerpt from the new book about Robert Eggers’ The Northman by our critic, Simon Abrams.
Criterion Shines Light on Masterful Daisies
A review of the new Criterion release of Daisies.
Starz Take on Dangerous Liaisons Lacks Creative Passion
A review of the first season of the new version of Dangerous Liaisons on Starz.
28th Black Harvest Film Festival Highlights: Local Premieres and Fest Hits Populate Stand-out Program
A preview of the 28th annual Black Harvest Film Festival.
God of War: Ragnarök Brings Epic Franchise to the PS5
A review of the PS5 game, God of War: Ragnarok.
Netflix’s Blockbuster is a Cute, Forgettable Sitcom
A review of Netflix’s new sitcom Blockbuster, premiering on November 3rd.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Phyllis Nagy on Call Jane
An interview with Phyllis Nagy about her directorial debut, Call Jane.
A Childlike Imagination and a Childlike Sense of Trust: Nora Twomey on My Father’s Dragon
An interview with the director of Cartoon Saloon and Netflix’s My Father’s Dragon.
The Unloved, Part 107: Darlin’
Scout Tafoya’s video essay series about maligned masterpieces celebrates Pollyanna McIntosh’s Darlin’.
Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead on LA, COVID, and Conspiracies
An interview with the writers, directors, and stars of Something in the Dirt.
Amir George Named as First Black Artistic Director of Kartemquin Films
An article about the new artistic director of Kartemquin Films, Amir George.
Sharp Second Season of The White Lotus Hopes Viewers Will Take Return Trip
A review of the second season of the Emmy-winning HBO hit, The White Lotus.
How a Mother’s Love Transformed a Nation and Inspired a Movement
A feature on the maternal strength on display in Till.
Home Entertainment Guide: October 2022
The latest and greatest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Beast, Bullet Train, and Top Gun: Maverick.
Meaningless Returns Jon Brion, Hollywood’s Ultimate Collaborator, To the Spotlight
A feature on a lost work by famous film composer Jon Brion that’s been rediscovered.
Home Entertainment Guide: Horror Movie Edition
A Blu-ray guide to all of the cool horror movie physical releases of the season.
From the Deep: On the Staying Power of Creature from the Black Lagoon
An appreciation of Creature from the Black Lagoon, now available in a 4K box set from Universal.
