The Joy of Watching the Greats Continue to Be Great Well Into Their 80s and 90s
There’s a different kind of pleasure in watching an old master at work.
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How The Ladykillers Kicked Off Tom Hanks’ Weirdest Year Two Decades Ago
Twenty years ago, Tom Hanks starred in what is widely considered the Coen brothers worst film. It’s a good time to look back at how The Ladykillers (as well as two other films released that year) fits into the star’s career.
Giancarlo Esposito Can’t Keep Overcrowded, Rushed Parish on the Road
Giancarlo Esposito is back on AMC with a new crime drama that doesn’t give one of the best actors of his generation an adequate platform.
David Krumholtz Wants to Reintroduce Himself to You
In his new comedy Lousy Carter, the Numb3rs star plays a miserable middle-aged man with six months to live. He talks about battling loneliness, his memories of Heath Ledger, and why he decided to start telling stories about his Hollywood misadventures on Twitter.
Titus: The Masterpiece that the Cinematic Greatness of 1999 Obscured
A stealth candidate for the greatest film of 1999.
Five Years Later, Us is Jordan Peele’s Defining Puzzle
Five years ago, Jordan Peele unleashed his follow-up to the Oscar-winning Get Out, and audiences tripped over each other to unpack its many meanings. The film not only redefined the way we approach puzzle films, but how we should look at Peele’s entire career.
Why I Love Ebertfest: A Movie Lover’s Dream
A testimonial about the power of the Ebertfest Film Festival at it’s 25th Anniversary.
The 10 Best Movies Made for Under $50,000
A salute to the directors—including Barry Jenkins, Christopher Nolan and Wayne Wang—who did a lot with very little money.
Enter Regina Taylor’s Black Album Mixtape Contest
Regina Taylor is partnering with Columbia College Chicago on a contest that gives students a platform for social justice.
The Future of the Movies, Part 3: Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt
Our series on the future of film gets to how the theatrical experience has changed through an interview with Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt.
Doug Liman Never Does Things the Easy Way
The Bourne Identity director made headlines by threatening to boycott the premiere of his new movie, Road House. It’s just the latest example of how this idiosyncratic filmmaker can often be his own worst enemy—even when his movies end up being great.
Trapped in the System: Julio Torres on Problemista
An interview with the creative genius behind A24’s Problemista.
Rise of the Ronin Wastes Interesting Setting with Clunky Gameplay
A video game review of the newest Sony exclusive.
I Need Your Magic: M. Emmett Walsh (1935-2024)
A tribute to one of the best characters actors to ever do it.
Karen Gillan Is Hiding in Plain Sight
In her new thriller Sleeping Dogs, the Guardians of the Galaxy star plays a woman who cannot be trusted. She talks about the power of disguises, getting over being an anxious kid and why she swears she’s not trying to be a scene-stealer.
BET+’s Diarra from Detroit Successfully Blends Comedy & Mystery
Diarra Kilpatrick has a new TV show that blends mystery and comedy. At least one of those elements works enough to make it worth a look.
Art Takes You Prisoner: Radu Jude on Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World
The filmmaker behind Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn has returned with a three-hour dark comedy called Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World. The filmmaker sat down with us to discuss his complex film and the connection from the silent film era to TikTok.
No Matter How Big He Gets, David Dastmalchian Still Wants to Scare You
The star of Late Night with the Devil discusses his lifelong love of horror movies—and how they’ve helped him navigate the terrors of the world and the ones inside himself.
SXSW 2024: Diane Warren: Relentless, Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird, Preconceived
On four documentaries from SXSW 2024, including ones about Diane Warren and Bon Jovi.
Disney+ Returns to the Classic World of X-Men ’97
X-Men ’97 picks up where the animated series left off, clearing the high bar set by fans of the original.
