The Unloved, Part 95: Castle Keep
Scout Tafoya’s monthly video essay series about maligned masterpieces celebrates Sydney Pollack’s action-comedy Castle Keep.
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The Films That Could Shake Up the Oscar Race
A preview of the movies that skipped the fall festivals that could still win the next Best Picture Oscar.
Bright Wall/Dark Room October 2021: Parenting, The Pandemic, and Paw Patrol: The Movie by Andrew Root
An essay by Andrew Root about Paw Patrol: The Movie, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Keeping with the Beat: Thomasin McKenzie on Last Night in Soho
An interview with Thomasin McKenzie, star of Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho.
Black and White: Rebecca Hall on Passing
An interview with Rebecca Hall, director of Passing, in theaters today.
Passing Wins Top Prize at LGBTQ+ NewFest 2021
An article about Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut, “Passing,” winning a top prize at the 2021 NewFest.
You Make It to Be Seen: Wendell B. Harris on Chameleon Street
The writer/director/star of Chameleon Street talks about his groundbreaking, suppressed 1990 Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning film, and its new 4K restoration.
Book Review: Fun City Cinema by Jason Bailey
A brief review of the excellent new volume by critic Jason Bailey.
Book Excerpt: Fun City Cinema: New York City and the Movies That Made It by Jason Bailey
An excerpt from the excellent new book about New York on film, this one about Taxi Driver.
Guardians of the Galaxy Overcomes Clunky Gameplay with Sharp Storytelling
A review of the newest game based on the Guardians of the Galaxy.
The CW’s 4400 Mixes Earnest Ideas with Corny Execution
A review of the rebooted mystery series 4400, premiering October 25th on the CW.
Home Entertainment Guide: Horror Edition
On recent streaming and Blu-ray horror releases for spooky season.
Apple TV’s Invasion is a Thrilling Show About People, Not Aliens
A review of the new series Invasion, which premieres today on Apple TV.
Alloy Orchestra Changes to The Anvil Orchestra, a Name Coined by Roger Ebert
An article about Ebertfest guests the Alloy Orchestra changing their name to the Anvil Orchestra.
Back 4 Blood Owes Debt to Legacy of Zombie Action Films
A review of the new zombie action shooter, Back 4 Blood.
Maya and the Three Celebrates Mexican Culture with Vivid Adventure
A review of the culturally rich and vibrant new Netflix animated series.
Introductions to The Complete Kieślowski
Video introductions by a Far-Flung Correspondent to almost the entire filmography of the great Krzysztof Kieślowski.
The Language of Silence: Valdimar Jóhannsson on Lamb
An interview with the director of A24’s Lamb.
