Life is Like a Piano: Tom Lehrer (1928-2025)
A tribute to the iconic political musical satirist, who passed this weekend.
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Dead Man Walking: Taron Egerton on “She Rides Shotgun”
An interview with the star of Rocketman, Kingsman, Smoke, and this week’s She Rides Shotgun.
“King of the Hill” Slides Right Back into Confidently Funny Rhythms
“King of the Hill” quickly finds its footing, and a couple of the episodes in the mid-section of this 10-episode season rank among the best half-hour comedy chapters of the year, anywhere.
Fantasia 2025: Mother of Flies, The Virgin of the Quarry Lake, Foreigner
Three young women seek safety and purpose in the supernatural in three new titles from this year’s fest.
Cinema Femme Short Film Festival 2025: Highlights & Hope for the Future of Film
A report on the 2025 Cinema Femme Short Film Festival, which unfolded last weekend at the Music Box in Chicago.
Enjoy Every Second: Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky on “Final Destination Bloodlines”
Directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky chat with MZS about the unexpected success of Final Destination Bloodlines.
Final Volume of “The Sandman” Solidifies Its Legacy In the Growing Realm of Fantasy Television
A review of the second half of season two of “The Sandman,” the end of the hit Netflix show.
Fantasia 2025: The Serpent’s Skin, The Well, Sweetness
On three tales of girls coming of age in genre-specific circumstances at this year’s festival.
Fantasia 2025: I Am Frankelda, The Devil’s Bride, Cielo
On three works of folklore and magical realism out of this year’s fest.
One of Us: Malcolm-Jamal Warner (1970-2025)
A tribute to the star of “The Cosby Show” and “Malcolm and Eddie.”
DVD/Blu-Ray Guide July 2025: “A Minecraft Movie,” “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” “The Legend of Ochi,” More
The latest and greatest on Blu-ray and streaming includes a few recent blockbusters along with Criterion editions of You Can Count on Me, Barry Lyndon, and The Big Heat.
Once Failed by Hollywood Blockbusters, “Superman” Lets Edi Gathegi Shine
An appreciation of a great superhero movie performance, and how it’s giving its star his overdue time in the spotlight.
Fantasia 2025: Terrestrial, Hold the Fort, Good Boy
On two horror comedies, and one very good dog, from this year’s festival.
“The Hunting Wives” Takes No Chances
“The Hunting Wives” is the latest mediocre drivel being pushed down the audience’s throat in the name of art.
Hulu’s “Washington Black” is Fueled by Steampunk and Epic Adventure
“Washington Black” is a wonderment, combining the harshness of history and the fuel of steampunk with the many sides of love, into the tale of a lionhearted legend.
Everywhere You Go Has Valet: “Clueless” at 30 (Or Whatever)
On the classic teen comedy, that’s still leaving us totally buggin’ three decades on.
