Fjord
A movie that challenges viewers with a question that seems harder to answer than it should: Would you protect the rights of someone with whom you fundamentally disagreed?
Festivals & Awards
2026 Busan Preview: 10 Films We Can’t Wait to See
A preview of this year’s Busan International Film Festival
NYFF 2026: Bardi, Heil Jupiter!
On two mesmerizingly abstract films from this year’s New York Film Festival.
NYFF 2026: Opening Night Preview and Early Highlights
A preview of early highlights and anticipated titles from this year’s NY Film Festival.
Two Perfect Films I Saw at TIFF 2026
Chaz Ebert on two great 2026 films that she saw at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Fantastic Fest 2026: Pathetic Fallacy, Upiro, Kick On, What Happened to Doris?
Our final four films from Fantastic Fest include a trippy vision with Kid Cudi, a Spanish vampire flick, and an Aussie Green Room.
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
A breathtaking hybrid of religious commentary, samurai action and family drama.
TIFF 2026: A Canadian Critic Looks At This Year’s Fest
Our Canadian correspondent on his country’s biggest film event.
TIFF 2026: The Assassin(s), Diary of a Mad Old Man, It’s My Time
On three Gala Presentations from TIFF this year.
Fantastic Fest 2026: Into the Sky, Play House, Posthumous
Three films from this year’s fest, including one of its most promising debuts and a stand-out comedy.
Fantastic Fest 2026: In a Violent Nature Part 2, The Glorious Dead, Godmother
Three new horror films from Fantastic Fest, including a sequel to an indie hit from 2024 and the latest from the Adams family.
TIFF 2026: Arrested Memory, Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney, Vintage Violence
Silly revenge thrillers, archival pastiche, and fast-fashion fanatics stud the festival’s Midnight section.
TIFF 2026: The Spiral, Half, Anchors Aweigh
A dispatch on three Midnight Madness releases from Toronto.
Run Terry Run
Should be studied for how it properly builds a documentary around its archival footage.
TIFF 2026: Primetime Program Spotlights Upcoming TV Hits
TV shows at a film festival? There were some good ones this year.
TIFF 2026: Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been, Edward Said: Between Worlds, The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs
On three essential profile docs out of this year’s TIFF.
Resident Evil
Make no mistake: This is one of the most video game-inspired cinematic experiences you could possibly have.
TIFF 2026: Furies, Re/Pair
Two movies with little in common other than they played TIFF. And you should see ’em.
