On the Trail: India Donaldson on Good One
An interview with the writer/director about her festival favorite.
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SDCC 2024: Activations, Apes and Other Animals
A final report from some cool events at SDCC this uear.
Short Films in Focus: Welcome to the Enclave
Our monthly short film series highlights the latest from Sarah Lasley.
I Saw the Sixth Sense Knowing the Big Twist, and Loved It Anyway
Released 25 years ago, M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Sixth Sense” was reduced to a plot twist, but it’s more than that.
Interview with Next Avenue: Chaz Ebert Wants You To Give a FECK
A reprint of an interview from NEXT AVENUE with Chaz Ebert about her book It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion and Kindness .
SDCC 2024: A New Normal?
A look at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con and how much it’s changed
With Season 3, HBO’s Industry Remains One of the Best Shows of the Decade
A review of the third season of HBO’s critically acclaimed hit.
A Moment in the Spotlight: On The King of Comedy
A far-flung correspondent checks in on Martin Scorsese’s 1983 masterpiece.
I’ve Got A Way With Young People: 25 Years of Dick
A look back at 1999’s riotous Watergate comedy.
Shadow of the Erdtree Expands Scope of One of the Best Games of Its Era
Our critic has finally emerged from the Land of Shadow to talk about the amazing Shadow of the Erdtree.
Women in Blue is Good at Suspense, Medium at Feminism
Women in Blue has an enticing mix of elements, a certain hodgepodge that shouldn’t work but does.
Justin Baldoni Wants You to Believe
The Jane the Virgin star thinks Hollywood needs to give audiences more substance, which is why he’s all-in on movies about meaningful social issues.
Home Entertainment Guide: July 2024
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including The First Omen, Abigail, Civil War, Perfect Days, and The Boy and the Heron.
The Future Was Now Warps Through the Seminal Sci-Fi Summer of 1982
A review of Chris Nashawaty’s new book about the science fiction spectacles of 1982, and how they paved the way for the Hollywood blockbuster machine of today.
Losers Win: Guardians of the Galaxy Turns 10
Rock-‘n’-roll “Star Wars” turns 10 with a spring in its step.
Mike Leigh to Receive Ebert Director Award at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
The acclaimed British filmmaker will receive the award at this year’s festival.
Prime Video Has What Batman Fans Need in Caped Crusader
Bruce Timm is back with a retro version of Batman that fans will almost surely adore.
The Hard Road: Alex Cox on Crowdfunding, Success, and a Life in Independent Filmmaking
Director Alex Cox (“Repo Man,” “Sid & Nancy”) talks about changes in the independent filmmaking landscape and his new crowdfunded Western
