Time for Kick-Off: The 11 Best Football Movies (and Where to Watch Them)
Just in time for college and pro football to kick off for 2025: The best football movies ever made.
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation At The Drive-In
A writer journeys to see the country’s drive-ins.
The Most Significant Movie Ever Made
A very special tribute to an unusual choice for a first date movie.
Clear Eyes, Full Heart, Can’t Lose: The Enduring Legacy of “Friday Night Lights”
A look at the history and legacy of Friday Night Lights in book, film, and TV form.
Locarno Film Festival 2025: 14 Films Commemorating Postwar Britain
A look at an incredible program from this year’s Locarno.
Locarno Film Festival 2025: “Tabi to Hibi,” “Hair, Paper, Water…,” “Yakushima’s Illusion”
On three expressive films from Locarno, including the year’s winner of the Golden Leopard.
The Unloved, Part 140: Wild Card
Simon West gets some love from our monthly series on underrated flicks.
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.
Once Failed by Hollywood Blockbusters, “Superman” Lets Edi Gathegi Shine
An appreciation of a great superhero movie performance, and how it’s giving its star his overdue time in the spotlight.
Everywhere You Go Has Valet: “Clueless” at 30 (Or Whatever)
On the classic teen comedy, that’s still leaving us totally buggin’ three decades on.
Meet the Writers: Cortlyn Kelly
One of our writers answers the Movie Love Questionnaire.
Music to Make A Man Fly: The Power of John Williams’ Theme to “Superman”
Five decades and several reboots on, the legendary composer’s fanfare for the Man of Steel endures.
I Am a Writer: “Wonder Boys” Turns 25
A look at Curtis Hanson’s masterpiece on its 25th anniversary.
The 10 Best Oasis Needle Drops
Oasis is back. We look at how they’ve been used in movie history.
It’s One Louder: “This is Spinal Tap” Turns 41
Richard Roeper looks back on the mockumentary that goes to 11 on the occasion of its 41st anniversary.
