Apple TV’s “For All Mankind” Takes Bold New Leaps in Space and Scope in Its Fifth Season
A testament to humanity’s dogged desire to better itself.
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Shuffling and Whittling and Experimenting: Austin Keeling and Lam T. Nguyen on Editing the Told-on-Screens Film “Mercy”
The editors of the sci-fi thriller talk about the logistics of handling an entire story told on VFX screens.
Netflix’s “Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole” Feels A Bit Overstuffed
It’s still an effectively grisly and beautifully mounted effort, with superb performances from the ensemble cast.
“Daredevil: Born Again” Stays Blind to the Cultural Moment in Season 2
Its restrictive character writing and dull, self-contained storytelling result in a middling, slow-building season.
Ebertfest Announces Expanded Lineup, Special Guests, and Final Festival Programming for “The Last Dance” Edition
The final films for Ebertfest2026 include Chili Finger, Bob Trevino Likes It, Get Out, and more.
SXSW 2026: Crash Land, The Fox, Love Language
On three films emblematic of the prototypical SXSW film, for all the good and ill that entails.
SXSW 2026: baby/girls, Manhood, Drift
On three docs tackling everything from young mothers to tall buildings to male insecurity from this year’s fest.
SXSW 2025: Beast Race (Corrida Dos Bichos), Campeón Gabacho, Grind
On three wacky rides through late-stage capitalism from this year’s festival.
SXSW 2026: Brian, Basic, Seekers of Infinite Love
A final dispatch on three comedies from SXSW, two of which are worth putting on your watchlist.
SXSW 2026: Never After Dark, Dreamquil, Drag
On three more genre flicks from a horror-heavy SXSW this year.
“The Faithful: Women of the Bible” Doesn’t Match the Grandeur of its Premise
Surely an IP as important as The Bible deserves a higher budget.
Prime Video’s “Jury Duty” Acquits Itself Nicely With Its Followup, “Company Retreat”
Manages to pull off the impossible feat of making lightning strike twice.
A Screenwriter’s Dream—and Nightmare: Drew Goddard on “Project Hail Mary”
The screenwriter talks about adapting Andy Weir’s novel for the screen, and the challenge of writing dialogue for smart characters.
Prime Video’s “Bait” Is An Electrifying Look At The Cost of Fame
Undeniably one of the funniest and most electrifying shows of the year.
Lisa Kudrow Makes An Extremely Welcome “Comeback” to HBO
Lisa Kudrow returns to HBO as the attention-hungry Valerie Cherish in a hilariously bleak depiction of contemporary Hollywood.
SXSW 2026: Imposters, Sender, Monitor
The existential dread is thick at SXSW this year.
SXSW 2026: Black Zombie, Serling, Stormbound
On three SXSW docs, including one of the best of the fest.
SXSW 2026: Chili Finger, Kill Me, Family Movie
On three of many violent films at this year’s SXSW, including two standouts.
“Invincible” Season 4 Is A Thrilling Examination Of Violence and Grief
Despite some minor pitfalls in its pacing, the latest season of “Invincible” reaches an undeniable series high..
