Tokyo Film Festival 2025: “Demon Pond” and Japanese Yokai Culture
Our final dispatch from the fest is full of monsters, folktales, and ghost stories.
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Their Show Cracked Open the World: Siskel & Ebert Memories
Our contributors weigh in on the impact of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert on the 50th anniversary of their hit TV show, “At the Movies.”
It’s The Funniest Shit: Hikari on ‘Rental Family’
An interview with the writer/director of “Rental Family.”
It’s Epic to Live a Normal Life: Joel Edgerton and Clint Bentley on “Train Dreams”
We speak with the director and star of Netflix’s latest drama about grief, healing, and working with animals.
Right Now, It’s Important: An Ode to S.E. Hinton’s Teenagers
A look at the work of S.E. Hinton and how it continues to captivate and recognize teenagers today.
From Chicago to the World: On the 50th Anniversary of Siskel & Ebert
A Chicago legend remembers two of the city’s greatest.
A Source of Inspiration: Elle Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård on “Sentimental Value”
An interview with the two supporting stars of Joachim Trier’s latest film.
Tokyo Film Festival 2025: Mamoru Oshii on “Angel’s Egg”
An interview with a legend about his resurrected project.
Amazon Prime’s “Malice” Will Only Make You Mad
When done well, we don’t mind irrational behavior and inconsistent characters in the name of thrilling twists. When done poorly, we get “Malice.”
We Live in Time: Joachim Trier on “Sentimental Value”
The filmmaker sits down for a wide-ranging discussion of his film’s poignant themes, the challenges and joys of working with time, and more.
“Landman” Might Be the Dumbest Fracking Show on TV
The show struggles to find new reserves to plumb and veers off in some crazy directions to do it.
It’s Important for a Film to Wake an Audience Up: Ira Sachs on “Peter Hujar’s Day”
An interview with the writer/director of the new film about Peter Hujar.
Netflix’s “Last Samurai Standing” is One of the Best Action Shows of the Year
One of the best action TV dramas of this year.
No Other Land: Surviving a Crushing Machine
A personal essay about the journey of No Other Land and what’s happened since its release and Oscar win.
Season Two of “Palm Royale” Succeeds by Embracing its Funny Side
Like its central characters, “Palm Royale” has matured in all the best ways.
A Duo Unlike Any Other: On the Fiftieth Anniversary of “Siskel & Ebert”
A former editor at the site and expert on the history of Roger Ebert looks back on the 50th anniversary of Siskel & Ebert.
ROG Xbox Ally X Takes High-Powered Gaming on the Go
A look at the incredible new handheld gaming system from Microsoft.
Tokyo Film Festival 2025: “Mother Bhumi,” “Morte Cucina,” “We Are the Fruits of the First,” “Tunnels: Sun in the Dark”
Three more films from the Tokyo Film Festival
