The Unloved, Part 142: The Grudge & Wolf Man
On two gory, widescreen odysseys about desperate people pushed into extranatural mysteries, breaking the chains of torment.
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Female Filmmakers in Focus: Rebecca Miller on “Mr. Scorsese”
An interview with the director of the Apple TV+ limited docuseries about the legendary filmmaker.
Home Entertainment Guide: “28 Years Later,” “Materialists,” “Superman,” “Jurassic World Rebirth,” More
On the latest Blu-ray releases, including new films by Wes Anderson, Celine Song, and many more.
Just Be Sure You’re Right: Watching “All the President’s Men” in 2025
The legendary Chicago Tribune film critic on a movie that many have revisited in the wake of Robert Redford’s passing and what it says about today.
Why “I’m Still Here” Will Always Be a Powerful Watch
Our South Korean correspondent takes another look at the ever-powerful I’m Still Here.
The Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia: Claudia Cardinale (1938-2025)
A tribute to a legend.
Hulu’s “Chad Powers” Wastes Talents of Glen Powell
Combine the sports movie with the prosthetics-based slapstick comedy, and you get Chad Powers, unfortunately
NYFF 2025: The 63rd New York Film Festival Centers Film and Poetry
A preview of this year’s event with critical thoughts on Late Fame, Peter Hujar’s Day, and The Mastermind.
Fantastic Fest 2025: CAMP, Bad Haircut, Theater is Dead
A final dispatch from Fantastic Fest on three very different films from three promising directors.
A Tale of Two Machines: On the First Season of “Alien Earth”
A conversation with Alien: Earth stars Babou Cesay and Sydney Chandler aabout the first season of the hit FX show.
Fantastic Fest 2025: Mārama, Mother of Flies, Bulk
On three imports to Fantastic Fest, including two of the best of this year’s line-up.
Hotel Costiera Serves Up a Cozy, Slightly Watered Down Heist Cocktail
“Hotel Costiera” goes down easy, but it doesn’t capitalize on the buzzy possibilities of the sub-genre.
Marvel Animation’s “Marvel Zombies” Doesn’t Have Enough Flesh On Its Shambling Bones
An underdeveloped and underwhelming horror venture for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
“Slow Horses” Continues to Entertain, Even in a Lesser Season
This is the weakest “Slow Horses” season to date, and yet it’s still pretty darn entertaining.
An Ear for Writing For Women: Stan Zimmerman on Golden Girls, Rosanne, Gilmore Girls
An interview with the author of a new book on his work writing for some of the 20th century’s most beloved sitcoms.
Fantastic Fest 2025: Night Patrol, Dolly, Dinner to Die For
On three buzzed premieres from Austin’s horror fest.
The FCC Crackdown on Jimmy Kimmel Should Worry All of Us
The firing, then rehiring of the talk show host in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death is a case study in the chilling effect the Trump administration has on free speech.
Sterlin Harjo Aims High, Does Not Miss with FX’s “The Lowdown”
For all its humor, “The Lowdown” never sacrifices its darkness.
Fantastic Fest 2025: Primate, Bride of Re-Animator
On a double feature from opening night of Austin’s beloved genre festival.
