Skull and Bones Sinks Under Weight of Its Own Ambition
A review of the new pirate game from the creators of Assassin’s Creed.
Archives
In Memoriam: The 10 Great Movies That Were Forgotten This Oscar Season
A stellar year in cinema means that not every worthy film got recognized with nominations. But just because the Academy overlooked these movies doesn’t mean you should too.
Streaming Ads Are So Much Worse Than Traditional Ad Breaks
Millions cut the cords of cable to avoid ads, but the new normal is even worse.
Berlin Film Festival 2024: Who Do I Belong To, Memories Of A Burning Body, Sons
Three films from the Main Competition and Panorama section of Berlin.
Berlin Film Festival 2024: Demba, The Strangers’ Case, Black Tea
On three films from Berlinale, including the first film from Abderrahmane Sissako since “Timbuktu.”
Berlin Film Festival 2024: The Roundup: Punishment, Last Swim, Through The Rocks And Clouds
On three films from Berlinale, including the latest installment in The Roundup franchise.
The Internet Will Never Let Russell Crowe Forget Les Miserables
When the Oscar-winning blockbuster opened in 2012, many mocked the actor’s singing. Now that the film is getting a re-release, maybe it’s time to change our tune.
Berlin Film Festival 2024: Honoree Martin Scorsese Honors Powell and Pressburger
Martin Scorsese, who received an honorary Golden Bear, pays tribute to the Archers in a new documentary.
All That Kong: When Bob Fosse Wanted to Make a King Kong Movie
Before All That Jazz, Bob Fosse wanted to make a King Kong sequel with his buddy Paddy Chayefsky. Matt Zoller Seitz considers the monstrous possibilities.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is an Essential Update of a Classic RPG
A video game review of the new Square Enix entry in the legendary Final Fantasy franchise
The People Who Never Stopped Loving Tenet
Deemed a commercial disappointment at the time, Christopher Nolan’s time-bending 2020 thriller isn’t as well-regarded as many of his other films. Four years later, with a splashy re-release on the horizon, we talk to five diehard fans who expressed their passion for Tenet loud and clear on the internet.
Berlin Film Festival 2024: Abiding Nowhere, Pepe, No Other Land
A dispatch from Berlin on three films from around the world, including the latest from the masterful Tsai Ming-liang.
Movies Starring Real-Life Fathers and Daughters, Ranked
From On Golden Pond to the recent Bleeding Love, a family drama can be more affecting when it features actual dads and their children. We look at the best and the worst of this niche genre.
I Used to Hate The Phantom Menace, but I Didn’t Know How Good I Had It
The Phantom Menace turns 25 this year. We didn’t know how good we had it.
Beyoncé and My Daughter Love Country Music
In light of Beyoncé’s debut on the country music charts, “Black Like Me,” Chaz Ebert revisits her 2017 essay detailing her decision to not attend a country music concert because of racial fear.
Berlin Film Festival 2024: Dahomey, My Favorite Cake, A Traveler’s Needs
On three films from Berlinale, including Mati Diop’s first work since Atlantics.
The Second Season of Will Trent Premieres as Charming as Ever
A review of the second season of ABC’s Will Trent.
Berlin Film Festival 2024: Meanwhile on Earth, La Cocina, Another End
On three Berlinale premieres, including new films starring Rooney Mara and Gael Garcia Bernal.
Jean-Pierre Jeunet Isn’t Anything Like Amélie, but He’s Trying
As the French director’s most beloved movie returns to theaters, he talks about being a pessimist and why he never gets tired of rewatching his films.
Colman Domingo Delivered the Best Performance of 2023 in Rustin, Will Receive AAFCA Award on February 21st
An article about Colman Domingo, who will be named Best Actor at the 15th annual African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards on Wednesday, February 21st.
