The Woman Who Saved “Star Wars”: Marcia Lucas (1945-2026)
An ode to the late ex-wife of George Lucas, whose editing and instincts made Star Wars the legend it became.
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Female Filmmakers in Focus: Milagros Mumenthaler on “The Currents”
The Argentinian filmmaker talks about the intimacy and interiority of women’s lives in her latest film.
Historic Franchise Finds New Life in Wildly Entertaining “007 First Light”
A great year for video games continues with a James Bond prequel.
60th Karlovy Vary Film Festival Announces Official Selection and Juries
35 titles from around the world and an esteem list of jurors have been announced for this year’s Czech-based film festival.
Hulu’s Limp Sitcom “Not Suitable for Work” Is Hardly Suitable for Primetime
Offers too many cliches to result in anything other than mediocrity.
Short Films in Focus: Patient (with Director Lori Felker)
An interview with the filmmaker behind the heartbreaking documentary short.
The Unloved, Part 150: Laggies
An appreciation for the 2014 charmer from the late, great Lynn Shelton.
Cannes 2026 Video #11: The Samurai and the Prisoner, Her Private Hell, Hope
Scott Dummler interviews correspondent Isaac Feldberg about three of his favorites from the latter stretch of the film festival.
“For All Mankind” Spinoff “Star City” is One Small Soviet Step Backward
“Star City” keeps its focus bleak, dour, and oppressive, and subsequently has some trouble achieving liftoff.
Home Entertainment Guide May 2026: The Bride!, Wuthering Heights, Sentimental Value, More
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming includes controversial dramas from Maggie Gyllenhaal and Emerald Fennel, along with Criterion releases of Body Heat, Lenny, and Peter Hujar’s Day.
Documentary Now! 4th Edition is an Incredible Companion to Beloved Show
A book review of a ridiculously clever companion to one of the best comedies of its era.
Comedy Is King On Season Two of Hulu’s “Deli Boys”
Though its narrative is hampered by a shorter run, the series is funnier than ever.
Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘“The Four Seasons” Proves that Some Things Do Get Better with Age
In this iteration of “The Four Seasons,” the characters grow in compelling, hilarious ways.
Throwback “Mina the Hollower” is One of the Best Games of 2026
A review of one of the best games of 2026.
Going the Distance: Seeing “Rocky” in Concert
On experiencing the Sylvester Stallone sports classic with Bill Conti’s music front and center.
Cannes 2026: La Gradiva, Dora, Gabin
On three standouts from the sidebar sections at this year’s Cannes.
Cannes 2026: Table of Contents
Where to find every piece of our coverage of the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes 2026: Low Expectations, Death Has No Master, The Station
Two films from Director’s Fortnight and a standout from Critics Week are spotlighted.
Ten Great Performances of Cannes 2026
The Cannes team picks out some of their favorite acting turns from this year’s festival.
Cannes 2026: Elephants in the Fog, Yesterday, The Eye Didn’t Sleep, A Girl’s Story
Three films that foreground the experience of women navigating what agency remains accessible to them in patriarchal societies.
