No Dream Is Ever Just a Dream: Eyes Wide Shut Turns 25
On the 25th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s polarizing final work.
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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.
The Gene Siskel Film Center Celebrates the First and Last of Famous Filmmakers with their Entrances & Exits Series
A preview of the upcoming summer screening series, running August 1st-29th.
Transplendent: Shelley Duvall (1949-2024)
A tribute to actress, writer, and producer Shelley Duvall, a singular film presence.
The Ouray Film Festival Creates Encouraging Space for Art
A report on the Ouray Film Festival, a special event being held every June in the mountains of Colorado.
Jan de Bont on Flying Cows, Philip Seymour Hoffman and the Enduring Appeal of ‘Twister’
With his 1996 smash now available in 4K Ultra HD, the action director recalls his first tornado and explains why he wouldn’t want to make modern blockbusters.
Anchorman Wouldn’t Have Been Nearly as Great Without Christina Applegate
In honor of the hit comedy’s 20th anniversary, let’s pay tribute to its secret MVP, whose Veronica Corningstone hilariously cut Ron Burgundy down to size.
Big, Big, Big, Big Movies: Jon Landau (1960-2024)
Jon Landau was the secret ingredient in James Cameron’s innovative career.
KVIFF 2024: Wrap-up and Awards
The big winners from the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
KVIFF: A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things, Stranger, Rude to Love
KVIFF’s Crystal Globe and Proxima winners.
Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid Ride Again with Criterion’s 50th Anniversary Release
On the 50th anniversary restoration of Sam Peckinpah’s heart-of-darkness Western, courtesy of The Criterion Collection.
Time to Bloom: KiKi Layne on Dandelion
The star of Dandelion reflects on exploring her range as a performer and drawing on her memories of Cincinnati to craft one of the film’s standout musical sequences.
Hulu’s “UnPrisoned” Takes Bigger Swings In Its Self-Assured Second Season
Strong performances let the writers take big risks, visualizing therapeutic concepts in ways that would feel trite or over-the-top in a less-skilled production.
MGM+’s Messy The Emperor of Ocean Park Rules Over Convoluted Empire
The Emperor, I’m afraid to admit, has no clothes.
