New Apple Sci-fi Series Constellation Crashes to Earth
A TV review of another big-budget Apple sci-fi offering, starring Noomi Rapace.
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is Early-Year Gaming Disappointment
A video game review of the new loot farmer based on the DC characters.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Erige Sehiri on Under the Fig Trees
An interview with the director of the excellent Under the Fig Trees.
Take Time To Savor It: Trần Anh Hùng on The Taste of Things
An interview with the director of The Taste of Things and The Scent of Green Papaya.
Abbott Elementary Is Back in Session With A Sweet, Subdued Season 3
A review of the third season of ABC’s beloved Abbott Elementary.
A Man of Many Talents: Carl Weathers (1948-2024)
A tribute to the star of the Rocky movies, Predator, Arrested Development, and The Mandalorian.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Resurrects Franchise in Style
On the excellent new Prince of Persia game, the first in this franchise in 14 years.
Prime Video’s Update of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Crackles with Wit and Creative Energy
A TV review of the new iteration of Mr. and Mrs. Smith with Donald Glover and Maya Erskine.
Book Excerpt: Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras: A History of Blaxploitation Cinema by Odie Henderson
An excerpt from the new book by the great Odie Henderson.
Sundance 2024: Frida, Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza, Luther: Never Too Much
Our final dispatch from Sundance on three very different projects about essential artists.
Sundance 2024: Layla, Malu, Reinas
A report on three World Dramatic Competition films from Sundance.
Max’s Tokyo Vice Gets Closer to Its Out-of-Reach Potential in Season Two
A TV review of the second season of Tokyo Vice.
Home Entertainment Guide: January 2024
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Trolls 3 and Criterion releases of Blood Simple, Mudbound, and Trainspotting.
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans is a Campy and Heartfelt Delight
A TV review of Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, from Ryan Murphy.
Sundance 2024: Handling the Undead, Desire Lines, A Different Man
A final dispatch from Sundance, with two films starring Renate Reinsve!
