From “Bosch” to “Ballard”: New Spinoff Tackles LA’s Cold Cases
If you’re looking for a procedural thriller that’s grounded by grit, genuine leads, and complex cases, “Ballard” gets it done.
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American Badass: Michael Madsen (1957-2025)
A tribute to the star of “Reservoir Dogs,” “Kill Bill,” and many more.
I Am a Writer: “Wonder Boys” Turns 25
A look at Curtis Hanson’s masterpiece on its 25th anniversary.
The 10 Best Oasis Needle Drops
Oasis is back. We look at how they’ve been used in movie history.
What to Watch on Netflix: July 2025
The best movies on Netflix this month include “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Jaws,” “Mission: Impossible,” “A Star is Born,” and more.
It’s One Louder: “This is Spinal Tap” Turns 41
Richard Roeper looks back on the mockumentary that goes to 11 on the occasion of its 41st anniversary.
The Best TV of 2025 (So Far)
The 18 shows of 2025 that you need to have seen to talk about TV this year.
Netflix’s “The Sandman” Finally Shoots For The Stars With Volume 1 of Final Season
Despite this being a path to the end of the series, it will end with a bang instead of a whimper.
The Lonely Landscapes of “Materialists” and “The Worst Person in the World”
At their core, both films believe that the only meaningful union two people can forge is a sexual, romantic one.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Victoria Mahoney on “The Old Guard 2”
The director of the Netflix action sequel talks about the long wait between pictures and the importance of community for Black female filmmakers.
Short Films in Focus: Q&A with “Living Reality” Director Philip Thompson
An interview with the director and star of the meta-sitcom short.
A Dispatch From the Bentonville Film Festival
Looking in at the Geena Davis-founded film festival.
The Unloved, Part 138: Rebel Moon
Reclaiming Zack Snyder’s gargantuan sci-fi epic after it was abandoned on Netflix.
Light the Fuse: Lalo Schifrin (1932-2025)
A tribute to the legendary composer behind “Mission: Impossible” and “Dirty Harry.”
Sex and Threads: The Major Works of Takashi Miike
Miike crochets sex and fashion with masterful finesse, elevating his worlds and his thesis with undeniable attitude.
AMC’s “Nautilus” Gives Us Indiana-Jones Worthy Adventure with Imperialist Villains
“Nautilus” is fun to watch and feels ever so slightly subversive.
59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to Honor Stellan Skarsgård, Vicky Krieps, Dakota Johnson and Peter Sarsgaard
More updates from the upcoming festival in Prague.
We’re All In This Together: “Brazil” at 40
Terry Gilliam’s 1985 film is alive with visual details that become more apparent with every new viewing.
Netflix’s Third Season of “Squid Game” Limps Its Way To Its Bleak, Cynical Finish Line
Season 3 plays largely the same game as the previous season, with an added dose of tortured pathos.
