Fantastic Fest 2024: Bone Lake, Bring Them Down, What Happened to Dorothy Bell?
A final dispatch from Fantastic Fest on three good genre offerings.
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Chaz Ebert, CEO of RogerEbert.com, Makes Directorial Debut with “Wellness Warrior”
A documentary about centenarian who started the modern wellness movement to screen at the Chicago International Film Festival.
Transcending Hell on Earth in Larisa Shepitko’s “The Ascent”
A look at an underrated Russian film, now on the Criterion Channel.
Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” Sadly Lives Up To Its Title
A romantic comedy series short on both romance and comedy.
Fantastic Fest 2024: The Fall, The Birthday, Wake in Fright
On three restorations from this year’s Fantastic Fest, including Tarsem’s masterpiece.
Justice for Alex Forrest
Glenn Close as Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction was one of the ’80s most well-known villains. What if we got her wrong?
Fantastic Fest 2024: Table of Contents
Our coverage from the best genre fest in the world.
A Communication With Light: Azazel Jacobs on “His Three Daughters”
An interview with the writer-director of Netflix’s latest familial drama.
The State of the 2024 Oscar Race
A breakdown of where we are in the 2024 awards race – one that, as of now, has few clear frontrunners.
Fantastic Fest 2024: U Are the Universe, Planet B, The Rule of Jenny Pen
On three films from the great Austin genre fest from the Ukraine, France, and Australia.
Saying Goodbye to Michael Loewenstein, Set Designer for Siskel & Ebert at the Movies
A tribute to the legendary scenic designer who shaped the look of Siskel & Ebert at the Movies.
Zack Snyder’s Animated Netflix Epic “Twilight of the Gods” Aims for Valhalla, Lands at Mediocre
Whatever you’re looking for from your next adult animation binge—profundity, thrills, shock—you’re not likely to find it from Zack Snyder.
“Matlock” Remakes a Classic with Humor and Moral Force
A review of the reboot of Matlock, starring Kathy Bates.
In the Ring: James Madio and Steve Loff on “The Featherweight”
An interview with the star and writer of this week’s boxing drama.
Pull the String: Larry Karaszewski Remembers “Ed Wood” at 30
A look back at one of the best movies of the ’90s by one of its writers.
TIFF 2024: A Canadian Perspective on This Year’s Festival of Festivals
A look back at this year’s TIFF from someone who knows it well.
“Agatha All Along” Wastes Supernatural Powers of an Excellent Cast
A TV review of the frustrating latest in the MCU TV division.
Colin Farrell Turns Gotham Into “The Sopranos” with HBO’s Thrilling “The Penguin”
Lauren LeFranc’s take on the Gentleman of Crime soars, or rather waddles, past its competitors in eight short episodes.
TIFF 2024: Table of Contents
A portal to all of our coverage of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. Enjoy!
TIFF 2024: Village Keeper, 40 Acres, Flow
Our final dispatch from Toronto highlights three very different films, including a true Discovery.
