Sex and Threads: The Major Works of Takashi Miike
Miike crochets sex and fashion with masterful finesse, elevating his worlds and his thesis with undeniable attitude.
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We’re All In This Together: “Brazil” at 40
Terry Gilliam’s 1985 film is alive with visual details that become more apparent with every new viewing.
59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to Honor Stellan Skarsgård, Vicky Krieps, Dakota Johnson and Peter Sarsgaard
More updates from the upcoming festival in Prague.
AMC’s “Nautilus” Gives Us Indiana-Jones Worthy Adventure with Imperialist Villains
“Nautilus” is fun to watch and feels ever so slightly subversive.
Netflix’s Third Season of “Squid Game” Limps Its Way To Its Bleak, Cynical Finish Line
Season 3 plays largely the same game as the previous season, with an added dose of tortured pathos.
The Great and Magical Creation of This Reality: Mariana Treviño on “Stick”
The co-star of the Apple TV+ series talks about making unusual choices and the best advice she ever got about acting.
FX’s “The Bear” Serves Another Course Of Dreamlike Intensity in Season Four
On balance it’s one of the most buoyant and joyous pieces of television I’ve experienced in years.
Friendship Is Insane: Eva Victor on “Sorry, Baby”
An interview with the writer-director of A24’s latest dramedy.
Cure Your Insomnia with Prime Video’s “Countdown”
A series with no discernible story, character development, or sense of purpose.
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.
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.
