FX’s Exhilarating “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga” Is a Spin-off For the Ages
A singular experience, showcasing the intricacies of music, community, and survival in a time of upheaval.
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Short Films in Focus: Bouncy Brothers (with Nicholas J. Santore)
An interview with the director of the buoyant short about the struggles of a family business.
The Unloved, Part 153: This Is My Life
This month we celebrate one of Nora Ephron’s most underappreciated comedies.
“Onimusha: Way of the Sword” is a Drawn-Out Samurai Epic
“Onimusha: Way of the Sword” is a fantastic action game that continues Capcom’s impressive stride.
“The Blood of Dawnwalker” Captivates Gamers with Immersive Storytelling
A fun, rich RPG with echoes of “The Witcher” and “Blade.”
A Coat of Many Colors: How Dolly Parton Helped Me Appreciate My Mother
How my love of the country music superstar helped heal some personal wounds.
Jane Schoenbrun’s Queer Horror Cinema of Requiem and Revelation
Jane Schoenbrun has created a cinema that feels similar to a rallying cry.
Be Smart About the Way You Change: Spike Fearn and Angourie Rice on “Finding Emily”
The stars of the Manchester-set romcom talk about the joy of their musical scenes, outtakes, and finding the romance in the city.
“Dark Matter” Reinvents Itself With an Outstanding Second Season
What was once a mind-numbing, reality-hopping sci-fi becomes a thrilling examination of humanity and belonging.
Live Wire: Michael Wright, 1956-2026
An ode to a troubled, troubling, brilliant actor with a romantic spirit.
“Adults” Grows Up Just Enough to Become One of TV’s Best Sitcoms in Season 2
It’s multipurpose humor; it makes you laugh, but also tells you something about these characters.
Don’t Dream It, Be It: Tim Curry (1946-2026)
An ode to the brassy, bombastic character actor and “Rocky Horror Picture Show” star, who died this week at 80.
Home Entertainment Guide August 2026: “Project Hail Mary,” “The Sheep Detectives,” “Power Ballad,” More
A great month for physical media includes “Mandalorian and Grogu,” “Project Hail Mary,” “Hokum,” “EPiC,” and Arrow Special Editions of “Identity,” “Ju-On: The Grudge,” and “Troy.”
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy” Shifts Tone of Cinematic Franchise
It trades what made “A Plague Tale” unique for a more conventional yet polished third-person action-adventure game.
I Will Always Love You: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)
A tribute to the country singer, actress, philanthropist, and American icon.
Shabana Amzi on Her Career, Vulnerability, and “Batwara 1947”
The legendary Hindi actress discusses her life in film and theater, and feeling naked, literally and figuratively, at different moments in her career.
Sheer Force of Ambition: David Kittredge on “Exorcist II” and “Boorman and the Devil”
The filmmaker breaks down his forensic investigation of one of the most infamous horror sequels of all time.
We Were Warned: On “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” at 35
A reappraisal of an action masterpiece on the eve of its re-release.
Liminal Spaces, Transitional States: Alexander Ullom on “It Ends”
The young director talks about the Gen-Z angst that undergirds his new horror classic.
