A Transformational Notion: Elegance Bratton on The Inspection
An interview with Elegance Bratton, writer/director of The Inspection.
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Sylvester Stallone Stars in Paramount’s Charming Tulsa King
A review of Paramount+’s Tulsa King, starring Sylvester Stallone and from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is Massive Blockbuster in Game Form
A video game review of the biggest game of the year, again.
Peacock’s The Calling Clumsily Adds Faith to the Cop Drama
A review of the new crime series The Calling, now played on Peacock.
Despite Terrific Performances, The Crown is Getting Wobbly
A review of the fifth season of Netflix’s The Crown, premiering today, November 9th.
Short Films in Focus: Simone
Our monthly feature on a stand-out short film gets to Aisha Amin’s Simone.
Looking Back at Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cure
A Far-Flung Correspondent celebrates Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 1997 masterwork, newly released on the Criterion Collection.
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.
