The Journey of a Remarkable Artist: The Career of Gary Oldman
A history of Gary Oldman’s performances.
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Video Q&A with Ahmad Kiarostami
A Q&A recently held by Godfrey Cheshire with Ahmad Kiarostami about his father’s final film, “24 Frames.”
Short Films in Focus: The 2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
An in-depth look at the short films that have been nominated for an Oscar this year.
Why The Bad Batch is one of the best films of 2017
The director of “Doctor Strange” praises a cannibal movie that combines aspects of Flannery O’Connor and David Lynch.
Be Careful With It: Moments of Martin
A tribute to John Mahoney’s work on NBC’s Frasier as the unforgettable Martin Crane.
Chinese New Year: Man’s Best Friend
An article commemorating the 2018 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dog.
Overheard lives: an appreciation of eavesdropping in the city
Very few of the films or TV shows I write about are as fascinating and full of unruly life as the encounters I have every day in the city.
2018 Super Bowl Previews Tease Avengers: Infinity War, Solo: A Star Wars Story
Some of 2018’s biggest films were teased last night during the Super Bowl.
Turning on the Light: Henry Fonda and Will Brown
A look at how an incident from his youth shaped the career of Henry Fonda.
Thumbnails Special Edition: Sundance 2018
A special edition of Thumbnails featuring coverage of Sundance 2018.
Blade Runner 2049 and the Disposability of Virtual Females
Hey, “Blade Runner 2049”: You know that Voight-Kampff test of yours? Did you ever take that test yourself?
2018 Winter Movie Preview: 25 Films We’re Excited About
A countdown of our most anticipated films coming this winter.
Dr. Strangelove in the Age of Trump
A look at the way Donald Trump’s words and images recall the Stanley Kubrick classic.
Anti-Trump Theme Ties 2017 National Film Registry
A look at the anti-Trump worldview that connects the 17 films recently inducted into the National Film Registry.
A Celebration of the January Neesons
A look at the films starring Liam Neeson in the wake of the success of Taken, and a eulogy for their end.
Bright Wall/Dark Room January 2018: An Architecture of Silence and Love by Nathan Knapp
An essay about “Columbus,” excerpted from the latest edition of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Short Films in Focus: SMILF
This month’s Short Film in Focus led to a 2017 Golden Globe nominee.
30 Minutes on: “The Greatest Showman”
A compendium of every storytelling and pop music cliche of recent times, done with gusto.
The Master Lets Go: On the Career of Daniel Day-Lewis
A look at the entire career of Daniel Day-Lewis and how his work in “Phantom Thread” feels like the perfect finale.
