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Rising Filmmaker Alejandro Montoya Marín on His Debut Film Monday, the Rebel Without a Crew Experience and More
An interview with rising filmmaker Alejandro Montoya Marín about his new film, Monday.
Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy a Not-So-Super Fusion of X-Men and Watchmen
A review of Netflix’s new superhero series, The Umbrella Academy.
FOX’s Proven Innocent Explores Injustice in Chicago
For now, the jury is still out, and it doesn’t look good.
If Beale Street Could Talk – A Spiritual Successor to The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
More than simple movie romances, both Jacques Demy’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk capture the depth and expansiveness of the cycle of life with the delicate interplay of music, color, and light.
Kingdom Hearts III Turns Disney Legacy into Action Gameplay
A review of the long-anticipated Disney video game, Kingdom Hearts III.
How The Poseidon Adventure Got Me Hooked On Movies for Life
Far-Flung Correspondent Gerardo Valero reflects on one of his favorite movies, The Poseidon Adventure.
Bright Wall/Dark Room February 2019: A Love Story and a Tragedy – Second Lives and Lost Time in Doctor Zhivago
An essay by Roxana Hadadi on Doctor Zhivago, as excerpted from the latest issue of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
DC Universe Expands with Promising Doom Patrol
A review of DC Universe’s newest superhero show.
The Best Current Source for Streaming Classic Movies is … Amazon Prime?
With FilmStruck gone and no real alternative filling the void at present, Amazon is in a prime position to grab up fans of classic movies.
Miracle Workers Too Often Plays Like Lesser Cousin of The Good Place
A review of TBS’ comedy Miracle Workers, starring Steve Buscemi and Daniel Radcliffe.
90 Minutes On: “A Star is Born” (2018)
The familiar story, told with a naturalistic sheen, strong songwriting, most of the old contrivances, and a few new ones.
30 Minutes On: “The Public Enemy” (1931)
The film that made James Cagney a star is still a great showcase for his magnetism.
30 Minutes On: “White Heat”
A classic gangster picture, directed by and starring two masters of the form.
Sundance 2019: The Hope of a New Public Square
Ebert Fellow Whitney Spencer shares her closing thoughts on Sundance 2019.
MOMA’s To Save and Project Festival: Never Fear, Histoires d’Amérique, A Day Off
Vikram Murthi on three more films that screened as part of MOMA’s To Save and Project Festival, including titles by Ida Lupino and Chantal Akerman.
MOMA’s To Save and Project Festival: Cane River, Crime Wave, Pharos of Chaos, The Shipwrecker
Vikram Murthi on four titles that screened as part of MOMA’s annual festival dedicated to newly preserved and restored films.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: February 7, 2019
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Boy Erased, Suspiria, The Sisters Brothers, Widows, and a Criterion edition of In the Heat of the Night.
