Wrapping Up My Experiences at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival
Reflections on another year of films, fraternity, and an industry recovering from the specter of COVID.
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Peacock’s “Fight Night” Largely Entertains But Pulls A Few Punches
A review of the new star-studded Peacock mini-series.
Telluride Film Festival 2024: Memoir of a Snail, Better Man, The White House Effect
On three films from Telluride this year, including an animated one you need to see.
Telluride Film Festival 2024: Blink, Apocalypse in the Tropics, Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid!
On three docs from Telluride this year.
“The Perfect Couple” Retreads Better Shows About Bad Rich People
Nicole Kidman is back with another mystery series, this time on Netflix. It’s not quite “perfect”.
Sony’s “Astro Bot” is a Joyous Gaming Experience
A video game review of the most fun you’ll have this year with a controller in your hands.
Venice Film Festival 2024: Happyend, Pavements, Familiar Touch
On three strong films from this year’s Venice, including a unique documentary about a unique band.
Venice Film Festival 2024: The Biennale College
On the film’s of this year’s Biennale College program, with some thoughts on the latest from Almodovar and Guadagnino too.
Telluride Film Festival 2024: Nickel Boys, The Piano Lesson, September 5
A dispatch from Telluride 2024 on three major dramas that will be released later this year.
Fight or Flight: Jeremy Saulnier on Rebel Ridge
An interview with the director of Netflix’s latest thriller.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Mika Gustafson and Alexander Öhrstrand
The director and star of Paradise is Burning talk about the collaborative process and the punk and poetry of teenage girldom.
Telluride Film Festival 2024: Memories for a Lifetime
A personal highlights piece on the best of Telluride, including Nickel Boys, The Piano Lesson, September 5, Saturday Night, and more.
Short Films in Focus: Young People, Old People and Nothing In Between
The latest in our beloved series on short films highlights Parida Tantiwasadakran’s project.
TIFF 2024: 20 World Premieres We Can’t Wait to See
Synopses for 20 of the biggest world premieres from this year’s TIFF, including new work by Mike Leigh, Ron Howard, Gia Coppola, and David Gordon Green.
Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival 2024: Highlights of a Joyous Event
A recap of the 2024 Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival.
The Unloved, Part 129: The Power
Our series on underrated films gets to the unheralded The Power.
Venice Film Festival 2024: Babygirl, The Order, The Brutalist, I’m Still Here
The Venice Film Festival saw the premiers of new films starring Nicole Kidman, Adrien Brody, Jude Law, and more.
“Risky Business” Remains One of the Most Daring Films of the ’80s
Risky Business recently joined the Criterion Collection. It’s even better than you remember.
Venice Film Festival 2024: Separated, Maria, Kill the Jockey, One to One: John & Yoko
All hail Errol Morris and John Lennon.
