Fantastic Fest 2024: U Are the Universe, Planet B, The Rule of Jenny Pen
On three films from the great Austin genre fest from the Ukraine, France, and Australia.
Archives
Saying Goodbye to Michael Loewenstein, Set Designer for Siskel & Ebert at the Movies
A tribute to the legendary scenic designer who shaped the look of Siskel & Ebert at the Movies.
Zack Snyder’s Animated Netflix Epic “Twilight of the Gods” Aims for Valhalla, Lands at Mediocre
Whatever you’re looking for from your next adult animation binge—profundity, thrills, shock—you’re not likely to find it from Zack Snyder.
“Matlock” Remakes a Classic with Humor and Moral Force
A review of the reboot of Matlock, starring Kathy Bates.
In the Ring: James Madio and Steve Loff on “The Featherweight”
An interview with the star and writer of this week’s boxing drama.
Pull the String: Larry Karaszewski Remembers “Ed Wood” at 30
A look back at one of the best movies of the ’90s by one of its writers.
TIFF 2024: A Canadian Perspective on This Year’s Festival of Festivals
A look back at this year’s TIFF from someone who knows it well.
“Agatha All Along” Wastes Supernatural Powers of an Excellent Cast
A TV review of the frustrating latest in the MCU TV division.
Colin Farrell Turns Gotham Into “The Sopranos” with HBO’s Thrilling “The Penguin”
Lauren LeFranc’s take on the Gentleman of Crime soars, or rather waddles, past its competitors in eight short episodes.
TIFF 2024: Table of Contents
A portal to all of our coverage of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. Enjoy!
TIFF 2024: Village Keeper, 40 Acres, Flow
Our final dispatch from Toronto highlights three very different films, including a true Discovery.
TIFF 2024: Babygirl, All We Imagine as Light, Queer
On three TIFF films that also played other fests, including divisive works from Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.
TIFF 2024: Mike Leigh Accepts the Ebert Director Award
On the TIFF Tribute Awards, including a presentation to Mike Leigh with the Ebert Director Award,
TIFF 2024: The Last Republican, A Sister’s Tale, From Ground Zero
On three strong docs from TIFF this year, including a film about Adam Kinzinger.
A Cinematic Partnership for the Ages: James Ivory and Director Stephen Soucy on Telling the Merchant Ivory Story
An interview with the legendary James Ivory and the director of a new film about him.
TIFF 2024: Conclave, Relay, The Assessment
On three twisty dramas from TIFF, including one of the best of the fest.
TIFF 2024: Dead Talents Society, Else, Dead Mail
On 3 films from TIFF’s Midnight Madness program this year.
TIFF 2024: Millers in Marriage, Sketch, The Deb
On new films by Edward Burns and Rebel Wilson.
