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Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” is Less Cozy, Still Fun
Hulu’s Emmy darling and smash hit is back with more murder, but some serious undertones too.

13 Films Illuminate Locarno Film Festival’s Columbia Pictures Retrospective
Thirteen films still shine brightly in Locarno Film Festival’s Columbia Pictures retrospective The Lady With the Torch.

The Adams Family Gets Goopy in Hell Hole
An interview with the husband-wife creative team behind The Deeper You Dig, Hellbender, and this week’s Shudder exclusive Hell Hole.

Tina Mabry and Edward Kelsey Moore on the Joy and Uplift of The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat
The director and author talk about adapting the novel to the screen, bringing Earl’s diner to life, and what it takes to recreate the emotional chaos leading up to Y2K.

A Look Back at MUBI FEST CHICAGO
Music-themed films and robust panels stud MUBI’s inaugural international festival, hosted in Chicago.

2024 XL Film Festival & Summit – Highlights of its Sophomore Year
A look back on the highlights from this year’s festival, which centers on Black voices in front of and behind the camera.

In Memoriam: Alain Delon
A peerless movie star. Given a good part, and he had them many times, he was an exceptional actor as well.

Conversation Piece: Phil Donahue (1935-2024)
A tribute to the trailblazing daytime talk show host, who passed away this week.

Locarno Film Festival 2024: By the Stream, Toxic, Drowning Dry, When the Phone Rang
Our final Locarno dispatch features four premieres, including Hong Sang-soo’s latest.

Book Excerpt: A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda by Carrie Rickey
An excerpt from Carrie Rickey’s new book about the legendary French director.

Subjective Reality: Larry Fessenden on Crumb Catcher, Blackout, and Glass Eye Pix
An interview with the actor, writer, and filmmaker about the latest frightfest from his production company, Glass Eye Pix.

The Most Vital Actress of Her Generation: A Goodbye to Gena Rowlands
A few of the RogerEbert.com writers say goodbye to one of the best to ever do it.

Locarno Film Festival 2024: Eight Postcards from Utopia and Sleep #2
Our latest dispatch from Locarno, including two new films from Radu Jude.

A Woman Without Peers: Gena Rowlands (1930-2024)
A tribute to one of the best actresses of all time.

The Needle Drop Sessions: Pump Up the Volume & Untamed Heart
Two writers and friends look at movie soundtracks that changed their lives, both coincidentally starring Christian Slater.

Locarno Film Festival 2024: Youth (Hard Times), Transamazonia, Moon
Our first dispatch from Locarno, including the newest project from Wang Bing.

Thumbnails 8/15/24: Six Must-Reads You Don’t Want To Miss This Week
Some interesting recent articles that you might have missed, including an interview with the director of the controversial new film, It Ends with Us.

One Big Fortune: Remembering Corey Yuen
Remembering the venerated Hong Kong action director upon the recent revelation of his death in 2022.