The 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards Honored Acclaimed Films Overlooked by the Academy
An article about the winners of the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
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NBC’s The Thing About Pam Should Have Been a Feature Film
A TV review of the new NBC limited series starring Renée Zellweger.
Kirsten Dunst, Always on the Brink of Transformation
On the remarkable talent of Kirsten Dunst.
Introduction to Women Writers Week
An introduction to a week of content by talented women critics and contributors.
Book Excerpt: When Women Invented Television by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
An excerpt from the new book by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong.
Abbott Elementary Is Bringing Earnest Back
In praise of ABC’s Abbott Elementary, one of the biggest hits on network TV in years.
Pink Skies Ahead: Manic Pixie Dream Girls, Mental Illness, and Memory
In praise of a great dramedy that you may not have seen.
Why Batman: The Animated Series Remains One of the Best Dark Knight Tales
In praise of Batman: The Animated Series.
Embodiments of Time: Kogonada on After Yang
A discussion with Kogonada about After Yang, premiering in theaters and on Showtime today.
HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Can’t Find On-Court Chemistry
A review of the latest HBO drama series from Adam McKay, this one about the ’80s L.A. Lakers.
King Richard and The Harder They Fall Take Top Honors at the 2022 AAFCA Awards
An article about the winners of the 2022 African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards.
A Preview of the 2022 Rendez-Vous with French Cinema
The Rendez-Vous with French Cinema runs from March 3-13 at New York’s Walter Reade theater.
Joe vs. Carole Struggles in Shadows of Netflix’s Tiger King
A review of the new series Joe vs. Carole, which premieres today March 3rd on Peacock.
The 22nd Black Reel Awards Honors its Winners, Led by The Harder They Fall
An article about the winners of the 22nd Black Reel Awards.
The Dropout Offers Conflicting Views of Controversial Woman
A review of the new Hulu mini-series about Elizabeth Holmes.
HBO’s Our Flag Means Death is Too Droll for Its Own Good
A review of the new pirate comedy series Our Flag Means Death, premiering on HBO on March 3.
Short Films in Focus: The Oscar-Nominated Short Films of 2022
A look at all of this year’s Oscar-nominated short films.
The Unloved, Part 99: The Quick and the Dead
A look at the maligned Western by the great Sam Raimi.
The Cost of Heroism: Matt Reeves on The Batman
An interview with the director of The Batman.
