The King of TV Comedy: James Burrows (1940-2026)
A tribute to the best TV comedy director of all time.
Archives
Out of the Mouths of Cutlery: Tony Hale on “Toy Story 5”
The actor talks about sporks, technology, and what it’s like to channel anxiety through comically anxious characters.
Courtney Grace, “Disclosure Day,” and the One-Scene Wonder
The “Disclosure Day” scene-stealer has us thinking about similar film performances that make a staggering impression in mere minutes.
Apple TV’s “Sugar” Reaches for the Stars in Grounded, Moving Second Season
A meaningful examination of loneliness in the modern age.
Uncomfortable Truths: “Set It Off,” “Girl 6,” and “Naked Acts” at 30
As Black cinema experienced a renaissance in the mid-’90s, three films made space for the Black female experience.
Robert Daniels & Odie Henderson Talk “Baby Boy” at 25
Robert and Odie talk John Singleton’s underrated 2001 drama for its 25th anniversary.
Hard Knocks and Rebirth in the Bayou: Alfre Woodard in “Passion Fish”
An appreciation of the career peak of one of our best actresses.
Black Writers Week 2026: Table of Contents
A rundown of every piece we’re publishing for this year’s Black Writers Week.
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Roger Ebert: June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013
Paying homage to the great man on what would have been his 83rd birthday.
Radical Whimsy: Exploring the Creative Mind of Boots Riley
An ode to one of the most creative filmmakers working today.
What is the State of the Black Movie Star?
A look at how Blackness has been used on screen that compares Zendaya’s choices with the career of Sidney Poitier.
When Sci-fi Was Horny: “Logan’s Run” at 50
A look back at the dystopian whiteness of the sci-fi classic, now half a century old.
Cinematic Albums of the 2020s: Music That Feels Like a Movie
An ode to the best albums of the decade that play like movies.
What the 2025 Federal Arts Cuts Mean for Documentary Filmmaking
A report on what recent cuts during Trump 2.0 have done to documentary filmmaking.
J. Christopher Hamilton on Culture, Capital, and Creative Leverage
An interview about culture, capital, and power with someone who understands all three.
The Legend of Us: Expanding the Chosen One
Has the myth of the Chosen One done more harm than good?
Paramount+’s “The Agency” Expands Its Scope With An Exhilarating Second Season
Nothing can stop this show from continuing to burn a relentless fire that you can’t look away from.
