Features
A Look at Every Oscar-Nominated Short This Year
Our short film expert analyzes all 15 Oscar-nominated shorts.
In Praise of Excess: Queer Maximalism in the Films of Joel Schumacher
Making a case for the need for Joel Schumacher’s particular brand of stylistic indulgence in an increasingly sterile film world.
Life, the Movie: Why Documentary Filmmaking Should Return to, You Know, Documenting Stuff
If nonfiction films are determined to look, feel, and move like fiction, what’s the point of nonfiction filmmaking?
Book Excerpt: An Anthony Mann Reader by Scout Tafoya
An excerpt from our contributor’s new book about the great Anthony Mann.
The Future of the Movies, Part 4: The Necessity of Discovery
On how critics and film lovers need to look off the beaten path to ensure the future of the form.
The Metaphor Years: Writing Lessons from “The Twilight Zone”
A look back at a show that never shied away from commenting on the world around it.
Meet the Writers: Zachary Lee
An interview with one of our critics and contributors, Zachary Lee.
Not Everything Needs to be for Sale: on the Integrity of the Watch Duty App
As the California wildfires rage on, one of the most necessary tools for keeping people safe chooses to maintain its autonomy.
Short Films in Focus: My Son Went Quiet
Our short film series highlights a fest hit from Slamdance, Fantasia, and more.
14 Underrated Movies of 2024
Movies we love from 2024 that aren’t getting enough attention.
The Wicked Witch Is Dead: The Double-Bind of the Villainess’s Backstory
A deep dive at the intersection between girlboss feminism and the thorny tightrope of villain-centered prequels.
The Great Craft of 2024
Incredible achievements of 2024 in cinematography, editing, art direction, original music, and more.
The 10 Best Horror Films of 2024
An expert in the horror genre presents her list of the best horror movies of 2024.
Two Thumbs Up! The Individual Top Tens of 2024
The many top ten lists of 2024.
Criterion Releases Gorgeous Box Set for Their 40th Anniversary
Here’s the gift idea for the film lover in your family.
