HBO’s Gossip Girl Doesn’t Work When the Kids Are Alright
A review of HBO’s Gossip Girl reboot, premiering July 8.
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Monsters at Work Spins Off Hit Movie into Mediocre TV
A review of the latest from Disney+, based on the hit film Monsters Inc.
The Meaning of Magic: Carlos López Estrada and Kelly Marie Tran on Summertime
An interview with director Carlos López Estrada and executive producer Kelly Marie Tran.
Cannes 2021: Annette
Ben Kenigsberg reviews Leos Carax’s Annette, a musical conceived by the band Sparks that opened this year’s Cannes.
A Love Letter to Musicals: Schmigadoon!’s Director, Co-Writer, and Cast on the New Musical Series
An interview with the stars and creators of Apple TV+’s new musical/comedy.
Short Films in Focus: H.A.G.S. (Have a Good Summer)
A presentation of the short film H.A.G.S., and interview with director Sean Wang.
Tim Robinson’s I Think You Should Leave Returns with More Clever Absurdity
A review of season two of Tim Robinson’s I Think You Should Leave, premiering July 6 on Netflix.
John Ridley: Superheroes and Representation, Moderated by Troy Pryor, Streams Live on July 7th
An article about the upcoming virtual event, John Ridley: Superheroes and Representation, moderated by Troy Pryor on Wednesday, July 7th.
Leigh Janiak on the Making of the Fear Street Trilogy, Its Queer Love Story, Cliffhanger Endings, and More
An interview with director Leigh Janiak about her Netflix trilogy Fear Street, based on the books by R.L. Stine.
The Unloved, Part 91: Sugar and Spice
The latest in our series of underappreciated films turns to a charming teen comedy.
Cannes Film Festival Preview 2021
A preview of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, which starts next week.
Buffalo 8 Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
An article about the entertainment production firm Buffalo 8 celebrating its tenth anniversary.
The 55th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Unveils Its Official Selection
An article about the 55th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, running from August 20th through the 28th.
Netflix’s Somos Sheds Dim Light on Dark Chapter of Mexican History
A review of Netflix’s Somos.
Bringing Out the Dead: A Pandemic Dialogue
Two fans of Martin Scorsese’s 1999 urban thriller talk about its relevance to the pandemic.
Stripes Turns 40: Or, How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the War
Aaron Aradillas looks back at the military comedy that made a star of Bill Murray.
30 Things That Gave Me Goosebumps: Questlove, Marilyn McCoo, and Billy Davis, Jr. on Summer of Soul
An interview with director Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. about the documentary, Summer of Soul.
