J. Christopher Hamilton on Culture, Capital, and Creative Leverage
An interview about culture, capital, and power with someone who understands all three.
Archives
The Legend of Us: Expanding the Chosen One
Has the myth of the Chosen One done more harm than good?
Paramount+’s “The Agency” Expands Its Scope With An Exhilarating Second Season
Nothing can stop this show from continuing to burn a relentless fire that you can’t look away from.
I Am Telling You: Dreamgirls at 20
Odie Henderson on the 45th and 20th anniversaries of Dreamgirls.
Through My Lens: The Accidental Archivist of ‘90s Howard University
A personal essay about the importance of capturing history for others to see.
Can the New Anti-Heroine Heal My Inner Black Girl?
A personal response to Aleshea Harris’ Is God Is.
Captivating Third Season of “House of the Dragon” Is More Complex Than Ever
“House of the Dragon” finally begins to breathe some new life into the series.
To Make People Aware of Something is Great: A Conversation with Maya Cade
An interview with the brilliant Maya Cade, the pioneer behind the Black Film Archive.
From My Block to Wakanda: Movies and Black Travel
A personal essay about travel and Black filmmaking.
250 Years Later and Blacks Are Still Politically and Racially Enslaved
A look at Black American history (and present) through the lens of the tenth anniversary of Ava DuVernay’s “13th.”
Deborah Nadoolman Landis Pays Tribute to Costume Design Legend Albert Wolsky
A tribute to a costume design legend.
The Horror of AI in “Obsession” & “Backrooms”
Are two of the biggest horror movies of the decade really about AI?
Bentonville Film Festival 2026 Preview
A look at some highlights of next week’s film event in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Roger Ebert’s Best and Worst Alien Movies
What Roger Ebert thought of some of the most famous alien movies ever made.
The 20 Best Films of 2026 So Far
The staff weighs in on what’s stood out to them in the year to date.
Overlong Summer Romance “Every Year After” Is More Fizzle Than Sizzle
Often skews younger than its source material in ways that don’t really serve the larger story it’s trying to tell.
“Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight” is a Joyously Clever Romp
Every Batman you’ve ever seen is back in this clever trip through the history of the Dark Knight.
Humor Is a Weapon: A Conversation with John Waters
The Pope of Trash talks about Roger Ebert, the breadth of his film references, and two of his classics coming to Criterion.
