Desire Never Goes Away: Sarah Friedland and Kathleen Chalfant on “Familiar Touch”
The writer-director and star discuss “the politics of embodiment,” the fine nuances of scripting movement, and disrupting old narratives of decline.
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June 2025 Blu-Ray/Streaming Guide: “Drop,” “The Nice Guys,” “Dark City,” More
The monthly drop of the best in physical media including special editions of films by William Friedkin, Alex Proyas, Sidney Lumet, and Shane Black.
Shark Attack: “Jaws” Remains as Entertaining as It Was 50 Years Ago
It’s impossible to run out of things to talk about when we watch Jaws. Here are just a few.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a Touching Story about Love and Loss
If you keep an open mind, you’ll experience one of the best sci-fi universes ever crafted.
Intro to Our Juneteenth Edition of Black Writers Week 2025
A brief intro to this year’s Juneteenth edition of Black Writers Week and a portal to all of today’s content.
The Glorious Year of Morgan Freeman
On the year when we knew for sure that Morgan Freeman was special.
Blood and Soap Bubbles on the Surface of Netflix’s “The Waterfront”
“Melrose Place” on the seas.
Then They Will Learn: The Truth Behind Juneteenth
A personal reflection on the history and meaning of Juneteenth.
Transformative Third Season of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” Dazzles and Delights
The seriousness of this season has transformed the show for good.
50 Years Later, Cooley High Is Still Alive
A look back on the 50th anniversary of Cooley High.
“Zola,” “Anora,” and the DEI Mirage
A look at how Zola was ignored while Anora was awarded.
Myrin New’s Masterclass in Modern Black Tech Entrepreneurship
An interview with Myrin New, head of MyNew Technologies.
On the Renewed and Continuing Necessity of “Exterminate All the Brutes”
“Exterminate All the Brutes” is a documentary unafraid to meet emotion with emotion, because emotion ranks among fascism’s most powerful and effective tools.
Tribeca Film Festival 2025: The Narrative Features
On the narrative features of this year’s Tribeca.
Field Notes: Navigating Its First Film Festival
A preview of Monday’s Field Notes Film Festival in Chicago.
Tribeca Film Festival 2025: The Documentaries
On the documentaries of this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.
You Do Not Encourage a Dodo to Fly: Harris Yulin (1937-2025)
Celebrating the venerated character actor, who died this week at 87.
