MGM+’s “Robin Hood” Dazzles With Its Craft, Yet Lacks the Allure to Justify Its Creation
Even when the plot falters, “Robin Hood” is a rare series that emulates its time period with ease with its visual and musical feats.
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The Most Movie Moment: Aiyana-Lee on Getting a Surprise DM from Spike Lee and Filming Her First-Ever Movie Scene with Denzel Washington
An interview with the breakout performer from Spike Lee’s latest joint.
Criterion Mobile Closet Steered Through Chicago International Film Festival Amid An Intense Political Weekend
A report on the Criterion Mobile Closet’s visit to Chicago.
HBO’s Zennial Comedy “I Love LA” Lets Rachel Sennott Navigate Life, Love, and Influence
It’s a show for the self-obsessed, the image-centric, and the painfully irresponsible. In that respect, it might capture its setting and cohort perfectly.
“The Witcher” Changes Its Face and Loses Some Of Its Magic in Season 4
Season 4 continues the sprawl that has made “The Witcher” feel less like a gritty fantasy slash-em-up and more like homework.
Home Entertainment Guide October 2025: “F1,” “Eddington,” “Weapons”
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming includes some of the biggest films of 2025, along with Criterion editions of A History of Violence, Altered States, and Nightmare Alley.
Apple TV Sends Ruth Wilson and Emma Thompson “Down Cemetery Road” in Stylish Fashion
This is powerfully entertaining stuff, filled with satisfying twists and turns.
The Real Monsters: How True Crime Has Shaped the Horror TV Genre
Who needs Jason, Freddy, and Michael when you have Ed Gein, Alex Murdaugh, and John Wayne Gacy?
“Silent Hill f” Sends Gamers to a New Destination in a Terrifying Universe
A review of the newest game in the Silent Hill franchise from a long-time fan.
CIFF 2025: One Golden Summer, Before the Call, Adult Children, Only Heaven Knows
On four Chicago productions from this year’s fest.
CIFF 2025: The Book of Sijjin & Illiyyin, The Holy Boy, Anything That Moves
On three films from this year’s After Dark program in Chicago.
CIFF 2025: True North, Pasa Faho, Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
On three films from Chicago’s Black Perspectives program.
CIFF 2025: The Beauty of the Donkey, The Eyes of Ghana, Below the Clouds
On three ambitious documentaries from this year’s Chicago film festival.
CIFF 2025: “Wind, Talk to Me,” “Brand New Landscape,” “The Girl in the Snow”
On three projects from new directors at the Chicago International Film Festival.
The Breadth of Humanity: Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy on “Bugonia”
A conversation with director Yorgos Lanthimos and writer Will Tracy on their new film, Bugonia.
Season 2 of Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” Keeps the Formula With Some Improvements
There’s a reason so many love stories are about the initial courtship—it makes for good drama in a way the work of making relationships function just doesn’t.
CIFF 2025: Silent Friend, Calle Malaga, Belén
On three of this year’s international dramas from the Chicago International Film Festival.
HBO’s “IT: Welcome to Derry” Feels too Much Like a Sideshow in the Stephen King Circus
This vision of Derry too often feels like one of those Hollywood backlots: all the facades look right, but there’s nothing behind them.
CIFF 2025: The Stranger, Franz, Kontinental ’25
On new films from three international masters: Ozon, Holland, and Jude.
How to Define Freedom: Nia DaCosta on “Hedda”
An interview with the writer/director of this week’s Hedda.
