A Seat at the Table: The State of International Horror in 2020
A look at the changes in the horror world in 2020, most notably how the pandemic and rise of streaming services allowed a greater audience for international horror.
Features
Bright Wall/Dark Room December 2020: Intimacy, Touch, and the Perennial Beauty of Hands by Lainey Wood
An essay by Lainey Wood about Pride & Prejudice and hands, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Book Review: The Lost Adventures of James Bond
An entertaining and stimulating look at the Bond pictures that might have been.
The Individual Top Tens of 2020
The best films of 2020, according to each individual contributor.
How the Drive-In Saved Me in 2020
A personal piece about the sanctuary of the drive-in movie theater.
Cinema of Herself: On Four Short Films by Haaniyah Angus
In Angus’ cinema she sees the past. I see the future.
How Misery Predicted Toxic Fandom
A feature on the 30th anniversary of Misery and how it predicted the toxic fandom of today.
A Bigot Walks into A Bar: The Politics of Joe, 50 Years Later
To watch John G. Avildsen’s 1970 film now is to revel in movie mischief unrepeatable, wrapped in political soothsaying that still stings.
Short Films in Focus: If Anything Happens I Love You
An interview with directors Will McCormack and Michael Govier about their animated Netflix short.
World of Wong Kar Wai Retrospective Arrives Virtually to Film at Lincoln Center
The career-spanning retrospective opens November 25 and will be available nationwide.
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet is as Irreplaceable as Ever
An ode to Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet.
Short Films in Focus: World of Tomorrow 3
A look at the latest from the great Don Hertzfeldt, and an interview with the filmmaker.
The Art of Wolfwalkers Details Creation of One of 2020’s Most Beautiful Films
A review of the new companion book to Cartoon Saloon’s acclaimed Wolfwalkers.
Lasting Fright: The Staying Power of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
A piece on The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, which just turned 100.
Why We Are Voting for Joe Biden And Kamala Harris
Our editorial endorsement for the President and Vice President of the United States.
True Believers: How Abel Ferrara’s Recent Work Reflects His Debut, The Driller Killer
A feature that connects Abel Ferrara’s The Driller Killer to his recent trilogy: Pasolini, Tomasso, and Siberia.
The Dark Side of Harrison Ford: On the Roles That Led to What Lies Beneath
A feature on the dark roles of Harrison Ford’s career, and how they led to What Lies Beneath.
Bright Wall/Dark Room October 2020: I’m Happy To Disappoint You: A Gen X Girl’s Undying Love for Ellen Ripley by Kali White VanBaale
An essay on Ellen Ripley and Aliens, as excerpted from the latest issue of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Everlasting Arms: The Sustained Power of The Night of the Hunter
A feature on the lasting power of Charles Laughton’s Night of the Hunter and what it says about dangerous reflections of faith, then and now.
