On the Hidden Power of “The Hill of Secrets”
An international correspondent looks at an acclaimed Korean drama.
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HBO’s “The Franchise” Takes Satirical Aim at the MCU
A review of a new HBO series from the creator of Veep and The Thick of It.
The Weirdos and the Outsiders: Gregg Araki on “The Teen Apocalypse Trilogy”
An interview with Gregg Araki on the heels of Criterion’s release of his Teen Apocalypse Trilogy.
Short Films in Focus: Fleshwork (with Director Lydia Cornett)
On a great short documentary about food production.
The Unloved, Part 130: Hollow Man
Our series on the most underrated films of all time gets to Paul Verhoeven’s 2000 horror flick.
A Reliable Force: John Ashton (1948-2024)
A tribute to the star of Beverly Hills Cop, Midnight Run, and All Happy Families.
The Tarantino Dozen
On the 30th anniversary of Pulp Fiction, let’s look at the movies that have shaped Quentin Tarantino’s career.
“The Last Days of the Space Age” is a Mess of a Missed Opportunity
A review of the new Hulu original series about the ’70s space race in Australia.
Home Entertainment Guide: September 2024
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Inside Out 2, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Despicable Me 4, and a Criterion release of All of Us Strangers.
New York Film Festival 2024: Preview and Thoughts on “The Brutalist,” “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”
A preview of this year’s NYFF, centering two of the biggest cinematic events of the year.
The Registers of Fear: Samara Weaving on “Azrael”
An interview with the star of Shudder’s post-apocalyptic horror-thriller about fight scenes, Adam and Eve, and the nuances of terror.
Fantastic Fest 2024: Bone Lake, Bring Them Down, What Happened to Dorothy Bell?
A final dispatch from Fantastic Fest on three good genre offerings.
Chaz Ebert, CEO of RogerEbert.com, Makes Directorial Debut with “Wellness Warrior”
A documentary about centenarian who started the modern wellness movement to screen at the Chicago International Film Festival.
Transcending Hell on Earth in Larisa Shepitko’s “The Ascent”
A look at an underrated Russian film, now on the Criterion Channel.
Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” Sadly Lives Up To Its Title
A romantic comedy series short on both romance and comedy.
Fantastic Fest 2024: The Fall, The Birthday, Wake in Fright
On three restorations from this year’s Fantastic Fest, including Tarsem’s masterpiece.
Justice for Alex Forrest
Glenn Close as Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction was one of the ’80s most well-known villains. What if we got her wrong?
Fantastic Fest 2024: Table of Contents
Our coverage from the best genre fest in the world.
