The writer-director’s acclaimed movies focus on nuanced, layered protagonists who don’t succumb to “Strong Female Character” cliches. A big reason his latest, Civil War, doesn’t work as well is it’s the first time he’s viewed one of his heroines so narrowly.
The Civil War star explains how his early career as a journalist informs his performance in Alex Garland’s dystopian thriller—and why he’s not nearly as pessimistic about the future as his character is.
A feature on how Annihilation explores and even produces anxiety.
We asked our writers to pick films that they think everyone should see before the end of the year. These are the picks of Robert Daniels.
An interview with the star of Alex Garland's Men.
A review of two premieres from Sundance, including films starring Emma Thompson and Hillary Swank.
The best films of the year, according to Editor-at-Large Matt Zoller Seitz.
The staff choices for the best films of 2018.
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Annihilation, Gringo, Thoroughbreds, and Unsane.
A video essay on the excellence of Annihilation and Paramount's shoddy treatment of the film.
What does a Hollywood screenwriter bring to a video game? A review of "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands," written by a movie screenwriter.
Highlights of our 2015 interviews, including Brie Larson, Bryan Cranston, Jason Segel, Lexi Alexander, Sarah Silverman, Spike Lee, Tom McCarthy, Ramin Bahrani, Paul Feig, Charlie Kaufman and much more.
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