William Fichtner Transforms AMC’s “Talamasca” Into Something Worthwhile
A review of the new show set in Anne Rice’s universe, one stolen by a great character actor.
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I Wanted Them to Be Weird: Director John McPhail on Mixing Genres and Encouraging Actors in “Grow”
An interview with the director behind the new family film.
In the Third Season of “The Diplomat,” It’s All Upsides and Distances, Darling
It’s easy to see why “The Diplomat” is Emmy-nominated; this show deserves the praise.
“Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” is a Tough but Important Watch
A haunting series that emphasizes the humanity of the victims and the loss they experienced to their loved ones and the world.
Nothing Closes the Doors to Creating: Jafar Pahani on “It Was Just an Accident”
An interview with the acclaimed Iranian director about his latest work of cinematic resistance.
“Battlefield 6” Seeks to Reclaim the Front Line of Multiplayer Shooters
A review of the triumphant return of Battlefield.
Chaz Ebert Launches National Awards to Honor Acts of Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness as Siskel & Ebert Approaches 50th Anniversary
The FECK Awards spotlight the power of everyday heroes and bold visionaries who elevate humanity through action, proving that compassion and kindness aren’t just ideals, but powerful forces reshaping lives and communities.
NYFF 25: The Currents, Gavagai, Is This Thing On?
On three films from NYFF, including the latest from Bradley Cooper.
It’s A Process: Kelly Reichardt on “The Mastermind” and Josh O’Connor’s Timeless Mug
A conversation with the writer/director of The Mastermind.
CBS Wants Your Sitcom Time to Be Spent at the “DMV”
“DMV” is already at that phase where it just needs to refine what it does well to become a weekly watch for the millions of people who still watch CBS.
The Darkest Samurai Film Ever Made: Toshio Matsumoto’s “Shura”
A Far Flunger looks at the masterful “Shura,” aka “Demons.”
NYFF 2025: The 63rd Edition Comes to a Close
A look back at this year’s event, including detailed thoughts on Jafar Panahi’s latest from the expert in Iranian cinema.
You Play Well: Diane Keaton (1946-2025)
A look back at the life and works of the fearless actress.
Some Things You Consume, Some You Experience: Mary Bronstein on “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
The filmmaker behind A24’s latest talks about the taboos of motherhood, the film’s cosmic aspects, and more.
Apple TV+ Thriller “The Last Frontier” Gets Snowed Under In Pulpy Action and Cheap Melodrama
“The Last Frontier” flits between two distinct modes, one entertaining and one frustrating.
Tim Robinson Sits in a World of Paranoid Conspiracies in HBO’s “The Chair Company”
It’s a show that alternately plays like a mystery and a study of a man going insane. It might be both.
Netflix’s “Boots” is a Trite Coming-of-Age Tale with a Hollow Corps
In trying to play both sides, “Boots” falls flat tonally.
NYFF 2025: Late Fame, What Does That Nature Say to You, Barrio Triste
On three films out of the New York Film Festival.
“The Ghost of Yōtei” is One of the Most Cinematic Games of the Year
One of the best games of 2025.
Your Life Matters: Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
An ode to the acclaimed primatologist and conservationist, whose lifelong work was captured beautifully on film for decades.
