Dear Tim Cook: Be a Decent Human Being and Delete this Revolting Apple Ad
A new ad for Apple says the quiet part out loud: the tech industry hates artists and wants to destroy their livelihood
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Book Excerpt: The World is Yours: The Story of Scarface by Glenn Kenny
A book excerpt from contributor Glenn Kenny’s new book on the making of Brian De Palma’s Scarface.
The Problem and the Solution: Why Palpatine from Star Wars is One of the Great Movie Villains
Why Palpatine, the eventual Emperor of the galaxy in Star Wars, is one of the most devious villains ever.
The 10 Best Start-of-Summer-Movie-Season Films of the 21st Century
With The Fall Guy launching this summer’s glut of event movies, we look back at the finest films to get the warm-weather season going.
Phil Lord and Chris Miller Made the Multiplex Safe for ‘The Fall Guy’
The directors of 21 Jump Street and The Lego Movie masterminded the sort of hip, irreverent satirical action-comedy that paved the way for the hit Ryan Gosling film
Retrospective: Oscar Micheaux and the Birth of Black Independent Cinema
A preview of Film Forum’s upcoming retrospective on the pioneer of early Black cinema, whose influence can be seen in the careers of Tyler Perry and Spike Lee.
Tomorrow There Will Be Fine Weather: A Preview of NYC’s Upcoming Hiroshi Shimizu Retrospective
The upcoming retrospective at MOMI and the Japan Society shines a light on the Japanese filmmaker’s prolific, contemplative works.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Marija Kavtaradzė on Slow
An interview with the director of the intimate and desire-filled Lithuanian film Slow about presenting a complex portrayal of asexuality.
How The Phantom Menace Predicted Hollywood’s Prequel Future
In honor of its 25th anniversary re-release, we look at the George Lucas movie’s greatest legacy: paving the way for studios to extend their aging franchises by telling origin stories.
No Therapy: The Primordial Commitment of The Northman
Robert Eggers’ third film answers the question, “What would Conan the Barbarian look like if Conan himself directed it?”
The Movies That Underwent Major Changes After Their Festival Premiere
We look back at movies like Boy Kills World whose directors decided to keep tinkering after their debut—for better or worse.
25 Years Later, Alexander Payne’s Election Remains as Relevant as Ever
Alexander Payne’s Election turns 25 this year. Its legacy has been complicated.
Luca Guadagnino Is Love
As he proves again with Challengers, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is uniquely attuned to the joy, pain and sexiness of modern romance.
Preview of Tributes at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
An article about the 58th installment of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Girl Shy and the Birth of the Romantic Comedy
The Harold Lloyd comedy helped invent the modern rom-com, a frothy form of sentimental escapism.
Man on the Moon Is Still the Cure for the Biopic Blues
This loving, ambivalent 1999 film about Andy Kaufman reminds us what so many Oscar-bait dramas get wrong when trying to portray greatness.
The Imperiled Women of Alex Garland’s Films
The writer-director’s acclaimed movies focus on nuanced, layered protagonists who don’t succumb to “Strong Female Character” cliches. A big reason his latest, Civil War, doesn’t work as well is it’s the first time he’s viewed one of his heroines so narrowly.
Part of the Solution: Matthew Modine on Acting, Empathy, and Hard Miles
Matthew Modine, who stars as a cycling coach for troubled youth in Hard Miles, reflects on a lifetime of acting.
Why Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Remains Unforgettable
It’s a truly great film that can be endlessly appreciated and analyzed.
