Netflix Brings “Wednesday” Back to Nevermore for a Spookier, Stranger Season 2
Season 2 seems to have righted the ship and given Netflix’s latest mascot a more delicious meal to chew on…. so far.
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Female Filmmakers in Focus: Hind Meddeb on “Sudan, Remember Us”
An interview with the voice behind the TIFF-favorite doc about Sudanese activists fighting for freedom.
Short Films in Focus: The Vacation
The kind of short film that accomplishes a lot without ever looking like it’s trying too hard.
Apple TV+, Seth Rogen Continue Hot Streaks with Second Season of “Platonic”
“Platonic” is sweet and light and makes for perfect late summer viewing.
San Diego Comic-Con 2025: Aliens and Activations
A personal report from this year’s SDCC.
Guillermo del Toro to Receive Ebert Director Award at the 2025 TIFF Tribute Awards
The “Shape of Water” director is the latest to receive the eponymous award for excellence in directing.
The Unloved, Part 139: “Wild Card”
Simon West gets some love from our monthly series on underrated flicks.
Apple TV+’s Meditative and Epic “Chief of War” Demands To Be Seen
The series is crafted with an overwhelming perspective of wonder and richness.
The Spies of “Eyes of Wakanda” Can’t Be Stopped in Vibrant New Disney+ Animated Series
This is a world of consequences, where Black leading characters are rendered in fullness.
Netflix’s “Leanne” is Predictable Southern Comfort
None of it is cutting-edge, but that’s OK.
Second Season of Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” is Faster and Funnier
One of the most surprising jumps in quality from a first to second season in a very long time.
Two Become One: Dave Franco, Alison Brie, and Michael Shanks on “Together”
An interview with the director, stars and producers of Together.
Fantasia 2025: A Grand Mockery, Every Heavy Thing, Anything That Moves
On three weird, avant-garde films that found purchase at this year’s festival.
All 8 Netflix “Trainwreck” Documentaries of 2025, Ranked
We break down the best and the worst of humanity, and Netflix’s smash hit disaster-porn documentary series.
Life is Like a Piano: Tom Lehrer (1928-2025)
A tribute to the iconic political musical satirist, who passed this weekend.
Dead Man Walking: Taron Egerton on “She Rides Shotgun”
An interview with the star of Rocketman, Kingsman, Smoke, and this week’s She Rides Shotgun.
“King of the Hill” Slides Right Back into Confidently Funny Rhythms
“King of the Hill” quickly finds its footing, and a couple of the episodes in the mid-section of this 10-episode season rank among the best half-hour comedy chapters of the year, anywhere.
Fantasia 2025: Mother of Flies, The Virgin of the Quarry Lake, Foreigner
Three young women seek safety and purpose in the supernatural in three new titles from this year’s fest.
Cinema Femme Short Film Festival 2025: Highlights & Hope for the Future of Film
A report on the 2025 Cinema Femme Short Film Festival, which unfolded last weekend at the Music Box in Chicago.
