Amazon’s Harlem Delivers a Fun, Flirty Romp of New York City Glamour, Finally in Color
A review of the new Amazon series from Tracy Oliver, Harlem.
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Defying Gravity: Dante Basco, Caroline Goodall, James V. Hart, Charlie Korsmo and More on the Thirtieth Anniversary of Hook
An interview with actors Dante Basco, Caroline Goodall and Charlie Korsmo, screenwriters James V. Hart and Malia Scotch Marmo and Hart’s son Jake about the thirtieth anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s Hook.
A Tale of the Tapes: On the ‘Recreated’ Conversations in Speer Goes to Hollywood (Updated)
Glenn Kenny digs deeper into the ethics of a new documentary about Albert Speer, now updated twice, once with a response from the film’s director Vanessa Lapa, and also with a reply from Andrew Birkin in response to Vanessa Lapa’s letter.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Remains Confident in Record-Setting Season
A review of the 15th season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
The Unloved, Part 96: Hail Mary
Scout Tafoya celebrates Jean-Luc Godard’s controversial 1985 film Hail Mary, and eight years of Unloved essays.
Extreme Empathy: An Appreciation of the Films of Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
An appreciation of the directors of The Rescue, Free Solo, and Meru from a far-flung climber.
Overdue Oscars: The 2021 Actors Looking for Their First Academy Awards
A feature on actors who have never won an Oscar who might this year.
Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Remastered for a New Generation That May Not Want It
A review of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition.
You’re In My Heart (The Final Acclaim): Patricia J. Sobczynski, 1941-2021
A film critic pays tribute to his mother.
My Happy Place: Thanksgiving Edition Updates
Chaz Ebert revisits selected highlights from readers who contributed to her “My Happy Place” series and provides their updates in honor of Thanksgiving.
Wearing a Mask to Tell the Truth: Ryūsuke Hamaguchi on Drive My Car
An interview with the writer/director of Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy and Drive My Car.
Hawkeye is a Forgettable Vision of a Secondary Hero
A review of the fifth Disney+ original Marvel series, starring Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld.
Home Entertainment Guide: November 2021
On the latest Blu-ray and streaming releases, including The Protégé, Respect, Candyman, and Jungle Cruise.
Bright Wall/Dark Room November 2021: Why You Want to Leave Me? by Steph Green
An essay about My Big Fat Greek Wedding, excerpted from the new issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Netflix’s Hellbound is a Brutal, Thrilling Series About Belief
A review of the new Netflix series Hellbound, directed by Yeon Sang-ho.
Sharp Writing, Fantastic Leads Keep The Great in Power
A review of season two of Hulu’s The Great.
Listening as an Action: Mike Mills on C’mon C’mon
An interview with writer/director Mike Mills about his new film, C’mon C’mon.
Robust Call of Duty Vanguard Delivers More of the Same
A review of Call of Duty: Vanguard, one of the biggest video games of the year.
