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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!
Sundance 2024: As We Speak, Every Little Thing, Love Machina
On three very different docs from the U.S. Documentary program this year.
Curb Your Enthusiasm Ends on a Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good Note
A TV review of the final season of HBO’s hit Curb Your Enthusiasm.
The Perfection of the Human Soul: The Cast of Groundhog Day Celebrates Harold Ramis
Actors Stephen Tobolowsky, Robin Duke, Marita Geraghty and David Pasquesi reflect on filming “Groundhog Day” with director Harold Ramis, who will be honored in Chicago on February 2nd.
Sundance 2024: Gaucho Gaucho, Union, Skywalkers: A Love Story
On three very different docs from Sundance this year, including an artistic triumph.
Sundance 2024: Daughters, Sugarcane, Porcelain War
On three films from the U.S. Documentary section of Sundance, including this year’s Grand Jury prize winner.
Sundance 2024: A Real Pain, Good One, Between the Temples
On three U.S. Dramatic Competition titles from Sundance, including a fest stand-out from Jesse Eisenberg.
Sundance 2024: Devo, Eno, Dig! XX
On three great music docs from Sundance on Devo, Brian Eno, and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
