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Why Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Remains Unforgettable
It’s a truly great film that can be endlessly appreciated and analyzed.
A New Skin: Losing Control of Your Body in the 2020s
In Crimes of the Future, Infinity Pool, Immaculate, and The First Omen, the fear and anxiety of losing control feels more pertinent and terrifying than ever.
The Scene That Clint Eastwood Cut to Make Unforgiven a Classic
There was originally supposed to be one more scene before the end of Unforgiven, and by cutting it, Clint Eastwood cemented the film’s masterpiece status
Criterion Celebrates the Films That Forever Shifted Our Perception of Kristen Stewart
The streaming platform’s selection of Clouds of Sils Maria, Personal Shopper and Certain Women pinpoints the crucial moment the Twilight star became a formidable indie force.
A Man Goes to the Movies: An Appreciation of Roger Ebert’s Top 10 Lists
Roger Ebert’s Top 10 lists each year always contained a few surprising picks that said a lot about what he valued in moviegoing and criticism.
The Estate of George Carlin Destroys AI George Carlin in Victory for Copyright Protection (and Basic Decency)
The settlement of a lawsuit against the creators of an unauthorized AI ripoff of George Carlin offers a glimmer of hope for artists sick of being exploited by tech companies
11:11 – Eleven Reviews by Roger Ebert from 2011 in Remembrance of His Transition 11 Years Ago
Roger Ebert transitioned 11 years ago today. We are looking back at eleven of his reviews from the year 2011.
The People’s Joker and Six Other Films That Were Stuck in Legal Limbo
Vera Drew’s subversive superhero satire is just the latest movie that had to navigate a sea of lawyers to get to the big screen.
Metrograph Highlights Remarkable Career of Lee Chang-dong
The director of Poetry and Burning gets a retrospective at the Metrograph starting this weekend. Don’t miss it.
On Luca, Tenet, The Invisible Man and Other Films from the Early Pandemic Era that Deserve More Big-Screen Time
The pandemic robbed a lot of good movies of a chance to be seen in theaters. Why not give them another chance?
Short Films in Focus: I Have No Tears, and I Must Cry
Our short film series spotlights a timely film that takes place in an immigration office.
Steve Martin Is an Auteur Without Having Directed a Thing
The 78-year-old renaissance man has worked with terrific filmmakers across his career. And yet his movies always have his personal stamp, always feeling like they’re emanating from his essence.
The Joy of Watching the Greats Continue to Be Great Well Into Their 80s and 90s
There’s a different kind of pleasure in watching an old master at work.
How The Ladykillers Kicked Off Tom Hanks’ Weirdest Year Two Decades Ago
Twenty years ago, Tom Hanks starred in what is widely considered the Coen brothers worst film. It’s a good time to look back at how The Ladykillers (as well as two other films released that year) fits into the star’s career.
Titus: The Masterpiece that the Cinematic Greatness of 1999 Obscured
A stealth candidate for the greatest film of 1999.
Five Years Later, Us is Jordan Peele’s Defining Puzzle
Five years ago, Jordan Peele unleashed his follow-up to the Oscar-winning Get Out, and audiences tripped over each other to unpack its many meanings. The film not only redefined the way we approach puzzle films, but how we should look at Peele’s entire career.
The 10 Best Movies Made for Under $50,000
A salute to the directors—including Barry Jenkins, Christopher Nolan and Wayne Wang—who did a lot with very little money.
The Future of the Movies, Part 3: Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt
Our series on the future of film gets to how the theatrical experience has changed through an interview with Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt.
Doug Liman Never Does Things the Easy Way
The Bourne Identity director made headlines by threatening to boycott the premiere of his new movie, Road House. It’s just the latest example of how this idiosyncratic filmmaker can often be his own worst enemy—even when his movies end up being great.
