Locarno Film Festival 2025: “Tabi to Hibi,” “Hair, Paper, Water…,” “Yakushima’s Illusion”
On three expressive films from Locarno, including the year’s winner of the Golden Leopard.
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Effective Second Season of “Peacemaker” Proves the Future of the DCU’s TV Slate is Bright
Gunn has doubled down on the small moments that made this series stand out, crafting a second season that almost feels like an entirely different show.
“Mafia: The Old Country” is One of 2025’s Most Cinematic Games
The lean nature of the storytelling here is refreshing in a time when most games are undeniably flabby.
Hawaiian Shirts Are Great to Fight In: Bob Odenkirk on “Nobody 2”
An interview with the star of the balls-to-the-wall action sequel.
Locarno Film Festival 2025: Blue Heron, Dracula, Legend Of The Happy Worker
On a trio of daring new films that premiered at Locarno, including the latest from Radu Jude.
Second Season of “Sausage Party: Foodtopia” is Much Tastier Than the First
A surprisingly superior second season.
USA’s “The Rainmaker” is a Traditional TV Legal Drama
“The Rainmaker” is stimulating enough without asking any broader questions.
Prime Video’s “Butterfly” Sometimes Flutters, Sometimes Sputters
“Butterfly” looks good and never stops moving, but it doesn’t make my heart flutter.
FX’s “Alien: Earth” Shatters Already High Expectations
“Alien: Earth” is like nothing else on television.
Josh Larsen on the Return of Cinema Interruptus
Matt Zoller Seitz speaks to Josh Larsen about the upcoming Cinema Interruptus presentation of Robert Altman’s The Player.
Netflix Brings “Wednesday” Back to Nevermore for a Spookier, Stranger Season 2
Season 2 seems to have righted the ship and given Netflix’s latest mascot a more delicious meal to chew on…. so far.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Hind Meddeb on “Sudan, Remember Us”
An interview with the voice behind the TIFF-favorite doc about Sudanese activists fighting for freedom.
Short Films in Focus: The Vacation
The kind of short film that accomplishes a lot without ever looking like it’s trying too hard.
Apple TV+, Seth Rogen Continue Hot Streaks with Second Season of “Platonic”
“Platonic” is sweet and light and makes for perfect late summer viewing.
San Diego Comic-Con 2025: Aliens and Activations
A personal report from this year’s SDCC.
Guillermo del Toro to Receive Ebert Director Award at the 2025 TIFF Tribute Awards
The “Shape of Water” director is the latest to receive the eponymous award for excellence in directing.
The Unloved, Part 140: Wild Card
Simon West gets some love from our monthly series on underrated flicks.
Apple TV+’s Meditative and Epic “Chief of War” Demands To Be Seen
The series is crafted with an overwhelming perspective of wonder and richness.
