Writing Her Way: Marya E. Gates on Her New Book
An interview with writer and contributor Marya E. Gates, and an excerpt from her book.
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Will I Ever Take My Kids to the Movies?
A personal essay on the future of movie-going and what it means to make core memories in darkened theaters.
Intro to Women Writers Week
An introduction to an annual event highlighting female film critics and journalists.
He Never Made the Same Choice Twice: 10 of Our Favorite Gene Hackman Performances
10 performances from Gene Hackman that we adore.
From Gena to Annette: Great Actresses with Oscar Nominations but No Wins
An ode to our favorite actresses who never won an Oscar.
Pay Attention Now: Gretchen Mol and Juliana Margulies on “Millers in Marriage”
An interview with the stars of the newest dramedy from Ed Burn.
Anora’s Real-Life Fairytale: Five-Oscar Victory for Indie Film
A recap of this year’s Academy Awards.
True/False 2025: The Track, Writing Hawa, Make It Look Real
These deeply personal works are all defined by the dogged, hopeful pursuit of dreams: sports, education, and aspirations—that feel especially heartening right now.
True/False 2025: WTO/99, Family Album, Land With No Rider
Our second dispatch of the documentary film festival tackles public protest, trans stories, and life on the frontier.
True/False 2025: Seeds, River of Grass, How Deep Is Your Love
On three docs from the year’s prestigious non-fiction film festival.
I Think Of Them As The Work: Gene Hackman (1930-2025)
A look back at the accomplished actor following his death on Thursday.
Fantastical Season 3 of AMC’s “Dark Winds” Is an Electrifying Series Best
Unafraid to dive head first into its fantastical and emotional core, “Dark Winds” feels like a miracle in the current era of television.
Chicago’s Own Filmspotting Podcast Celebrates 20 Years With Inaugural Festival
The acclaimed podcast kicks off three days of films from throughout the show’s storied history.
What to Watch on Netflix: March 2025
New titles on Netflix this month include “Den of Thieves 2,” “How to Have Sex,” “Do the Right Thing,” and “The Outrun.”
A Preview of the 2025 Rendez-Vous with French Cinema
A preview of the year’s best U.S. event for Francophiles.
A Goodbye to Two Legends: Roberta Flack and Jerry Butler
A tribute to two musical legends, recently passed.
A Mathematical Explanation of What is Going to Win Best Picture This Year
Our awards expert tries to predict what is going to win the big award through a breakdown of the preferential ballot system.
Netflix’s “Running Point” is Pretty Funny if You Don’t Think About it Too Hard
For a show hellbent on whitewashing the clearly sociopathic behaviors of sports team owners, “Running Point” is frequently funny.
New York International Children’s Film Festival Highlights Original Work From Around the World
A preview of the great NYICFF, which starts tomorrow.
