“Life is Strange: Double Exposure” Resurrects Beloved Franchise
A review of the new game in the Life is Strange series, one that returns the original protagonist, with mixed results.
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Black Harvest Film Festival 2024: Black Table, Rising Up at Night, The Weekend, Jimmy
On four films from Black Harvest, including two of the best docs of the year.
Lost Souls: Bringing Out the Dead at 25
On one of Martin Scorsese’s best films as it turns 25.
Nicole Kidman Joins Honorees at Palm Springs International Film Festival
Nicole Kidman will receive an award at Palm Springs on her way to a likely Oscar nomination.
Jimmy O. Yang Shines in Excellent “Interior Chinatown”
A sharp, stylish commentary on the lack of Asian representation in ’90s media.
Tokyo International Film Festival 2024: “Apollon by Day, Athena by Night,” “Underground,” “Emmanuelle”
A dispatch from this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival.
Taylor Sheridan’s Well Runs Dry in “Landman”
A review of the new show from the creator of Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, and Tulsa King.
The Rise of Fourth Cinema
A feature on HD Peru and what they’re doing to elevate Indigenous cinema.
J-Horror Lives: Introducing “Missing Child Videotape” Director Ryota Kondo
An interview from the Tokyo International Film Festival.
“She Just Had an Accident”: “Seed of Chucky” at 20
Two decades on, Don Mancini’s slasher-comedy remains a darkly funny look at queerness and camp.
Return to the World of “Horizon” with Two New Releases
There are two new Horizon games – and one of them is a LEGO game too!
Prime Video’s “Cross” Adaptation is Killer
Alex Cross finally gets the adaptation he deserves.
Time Moves On: Jesse Eisenberg on “A Real Pain”
An interview with the star-director on grief and his funny, heartfelt sophomore effort.
“Arcane” Makes Triumphant Return to Netflix
A review of the first half of the new season of Netflix’s “Arcane”.
Tokyo International Film Festival 2024: Godzilla Turns 70
On an amazing event in Tokyo this year in celebration of Godzilla’s 70ths birthday.
Max’s “Dune: Prophecy” Fails to Capture the Magic of Villeneuve’s Films, Herbert’s Novels
A review of the new Max show set in the world of Frank Herbert’s Dune.
Coming of Consciousness: Tyler Taormina on Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point
An interview with the filmmaker about his tender take on Christmas, connection, and change.
Apple TV’s “Silo” Returns for Daring Second Season
A TV review of what might be Apple’s best show.
