X-Men Origins: Wolverine Began Hollywood’s Spin-Off Era
The much-derided 2009 film, which first brought together Deadpool and Wolverine, helped kickstart a trend of studios expanding their intellectual property through spin-offs. Unfortunately.
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Fantasia 2024: Confession, Tatsumi, Vulcanizadora
On some decidedly deadly two-handers to come out of this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival.
Elijah Wood and Ant Timpson on the Childlike Charms of Bookworm
An interview with the filmmaker and star of Fantasia 2024’s opening night film.
Fantasia 2024: Bookworm, Shelby Oaks, The Count of Monte Cristo
On three headliners at Montreal’s most prestigious international genre film festival.
What About Bob? On the Legacy of One of the Best-Loved Comedians, Bob Newhart (1929-2024)
A tribute to one of the best comedians of all time.
Seven Samurai Continues Its Ride Through Cinema’s Past and Future
An ode to the impact of Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, currently playing around the country in a 4K restored re-release.
Levan Akin on Making Films His Way, the Queer Art That Shaped Him, and His Touching New Drama Crossing
The And Then We Danced writer-director wanted to do a movie inspired by the older women he loved growing up. But first he had to do research on Istanbul’s bustling trans community and figure out how to get it financed.
All About Suspense: Damian Mc Carthy on Oddity
An interview with the filmmaker of one of the year’s most delightfully spine-tingling horror films.
The 10 Best Documentary Love Stories
In honor of “Skywalkers: A Love Story,” we look back at other nonfiction films that chronicle the ups and downs of relationships.
10 Films to Thrill You at the 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival
A preview of some of the most exciting films to hit this year’s Montreal-based genre film festival.
No Dream Is Ever Just a Dream: Eyes Wide Shut Turns 25
On the 25th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s polarizing final work.
Ibrahim Nash’at Filmed the Taliban Up Close for a Year. ‘Hollywoodgate’ Was the Harrowing Result.
The Egyptian journalist embedded with the Taliban shortly after U.S. forces pulled out of Afghanistan. He talks about earning their trust, going through therapy, and why he wants Americans to remember what we did to that country.
A Force For Good: Richard Simmons (1948-2024)
A tribute to the fitness guru and pop culture icon.
Peacock’s Those About to Die Should Appeal to People Counting the Days Until Gladiator 2
Sir Anthony Hopkins leads a bloody, adults only take on the Roman Colosseum that works just enough to entertain.
Chaz Ebert Calls for Candidates and Elected Officials to Give a FECK and Pledge to Restore Civility to Political Discourse
A call for peace from Chaz Ebert.
There Will be No Questions: The Parallax View, the Ultimate Conspiracy Thriller, Turns 50
A video essay on Alan J. Pakula’s “The Parallax View,” a perfect movie with a merciless ending
Shelley Duvall’s Five Best Performances
In honor of the award-winning actor’s death, we celebrate her most indelible roles, which highlight her vulnerability, intensity and sweetness.
Osgood Perkins Wants to Rattle You with Longlegs
An interview with the writer/director of Neon’s Longlegs.
