We Were Lucky: Jon Landau and Stevie Van Zandt on “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band”
An interview with the producer of Hulu’s latest documentary and the E Street guitarist.
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CIFF 2024: Rita, Listen to the Voices, Peacock
On three films from CIFF from the New Directors competition.
FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” Loses Some Of Its Bite In Season Six
It feels as if “What We Do in the Shadows” has outstayed its welcome, with each episode feeling increasingly bloated as time goes on.
Hammy Acting and Stilted Pacing Dampen Peacock’s “Hysteria!”
“Hysteria!” isn’t frightening enough to be a horror series, nor wacky enough to be funny.
Bright Wall/Dark Room October 2024: All Hail the Screwball Queen by Olympia Kiriakou
We are pleased to offer an excerpt from the October 2024 issue of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Panic! At the Disco: Body Double at 40
A look back at one of Brian De Palma’s most erotically-charged ’80s thrillers.
Chicago International Film Festival Pays Tribute to Hirokazu Kore-Eda
Links to our reviews of the six films playing at CIFF this year in a retrospective tribute to the masterful Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Apple TV+’s “Shrinking” Really Starts Putting the Pieces Together in Second Season
This is the year in which the Jason Segel dramedy really finds its voice, confidently balancing its comedic and emotional currents in a way that’s entertaining and moving.
Criterion Adds Val Lewton Double Feature to the Collection
On the work of Val Lewton, on the heels of a Criterion double feature of his work.
When You’re Angry, You’re Already Losing: Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson on “Rumours”
An interview with the filmmakers behind this year’s absurdist comedy starring Cate Blanchett.
Chicago International Film Festival 2024 Preview
A preview of the 2024 Chicago International Film Festival and links to our coverage of the many films playing there that we’ve reviewed.
Netflix’s “Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft” Gives Life to Iconic Character
“Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft” is the finest the character has been realized in an adaptation.
Phenomenal Remake Reminds Gamers of the Influence of “Silent Hill 2”
Silent Hill 2 remake pay homage to a classic while updating it for the current generation.
Peacock’s Frustrating “Teacup” Feels Only Half-Full
You can feel the TV creator playing tug-of-war with the original author in a way that buries themes, makes characters shallow, and loses the potential of both projects.
“Megalopolis” and “Joker: Folie à Deux”; or, The Virtue of Burning Money
How many times in a filmmaker’s life do they get the chance to do something that makes no sense to anyone but them?
Less Sex Scenes, More Sex Shots: Sean Baker and Mikey Madison on “Anora”
An interview with the filmmaker and star of NEON’s latest acclaimed dramedy.
Starz’s “Sweetpea” Is Fall TV’s Biggest and Best Surprise
“Sweetpea” feels fresh from beginning to end, offering us a gripping story right down to the final episode’s shocking cliffhanger.
