“The Bear” Closes Its Doors With a Trimphant Final Service in Season 5
One of the most dynamic and satisfying shows of the 21st century.
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Two Incredible 4K Box Sets Target Loyal Fan Bases
You gotta get at least one of these awesome new 4K box sets. Maybe both.
The Element of Risk: Olivia Wilde on “The Invite”
An interview with the star and director of The Invite.
Tribeca 2026: The Documentaries
On the documentaries of this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.
Satirizing and Saluting: Mel Brooks’ “Silent Movie” At 50
Looking back on Mel Brooks’ classic ode to the silent comedy a half century on.
Golf is a Great Metaphor: Edward Burns and Brian d’Arcy James on “Finnegan’s Foursome”
The filmmaker and stars talk about golf, family, and independent filmmaking.
The King of TV Comedy: James Burrows (1940-2026)
A tribute to the best TV comedy director of all time.
Out of the Mouths of Cutlery: Tony Hale on “Toy Story 5”
The actor talks about sporks, technology, and what it’s like to channel anxiety through comically anxious characters.
Courtney Grace, “Disclosure Day,” and the One-Scene Wonder
The “Disclosure Day” scene-stealer has us thinking about similar film performances that make a staggering impression in mere minutes.
Apple TV’s “Sugar” Reaches for the Stars in Grounded, Moving Second Season
A meaningful examination of loneliness in the modern age.
Uncomfortable Truths: “Set It Off,” “Girl 6,” and “Naked Acts” at 30
As Black cinema experienced a renaissance in the mid-’90s, three films made space for the Black female experience.
Robert Daniels & Odie Henderson Talk “Baby Boy” at 25
Robert and Odie talk John Singleton’s underrated 2001 drama for its 25th anniversary.
Hard Knocks and Rebirth in the Bayou: Alfre Woodard in “Passion Fish”
An appreciation of the career peak of one of our best actresses.
Black Writers Week 2026: Table of Contents
A rundown of every piece we’re publishing for this year’s Black Writers Week.
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Roger Ebert: June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013
Paying homage to the great man on what would have been his 83rd birthday.
