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.”
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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
Hard Places: Max Walker-Silverman on “Rebuilding”
An interview with the filmmaker behind the Josh O’Connor-starring cowboy drama.
Tokyo Film Festival 2025: Journey into Sato Tadao
We talk to Japan’s preeminent film critic as a documentary about him premieres at Tokyo’s premier festival.
Siskel & Ebert at the Movies Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
An editor shares some great clips of Siskel & Ebert.
HBO’s “The Seduction” Surprises without Sizzle
“The Seduction” is about vicious paybacks and the scandals of libertine life, but without visceral sexiness or savvy.
Can Movies Save the World?
An event with director Gabe Polsky, subject Patrick McCollum and publisher Chaz Ebert at the AMC River East.
Vince Gilligan’s Riveting “Pluribus” Is the Television Event of the Year
It is mostly a one-woman show, run by a phenomenally sharp Seehorn.
You’re Living Intrusive Thoughts: Jennifer Lawrence and Lynne Ramsay on “Die My Love”
An interview with the writer-director and star of MUBI’s latest relationship drama.
Adaptation is About Subtraction: James Vanderbilt on “Nuremberg”
The writer-director talks about mining painful history for maximum pathos in his historical courtroom drama.
