Features
“Megalopolis” and “Joker: Folie à Deux”; or, The Virtue of Burning Money
How many times in a filmmaker’s life do they get the chance to do something that makes no sense to anyone but them?
The Atlas of Cinema: In Praise of Adam Driver
In praise of one of the most daring and versatile actors alive.
Short Films in Focus: Fleshwork (with Director Lydia Cornett)
On a great short documentary about food production.
The Tarantino Dozen
On the 30th anniversary of Pulp Fiction, let’s look at the movies that have shaped Quentin Tarantino’s career.
Chaz Ebert, CEO of RogerEbert.com, Makes Directorial Debut with “Wellness Warrior”
A documentary about centenarian who started the modern wellness movement to screen at the Chicago International Film Festival.
Justice for Alex Forrest
Glenn Close as Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction was one of the ’80s most well-known villains. What if we got her wrong?
Pull the String: Larry Karaszewski Remembers “Ed Wood” at 30
A look back at one of the best movies of the ’90s by one of its writers.
Short Films in Focus: Young People, Old People and Nothing In Between
The latest in our beloved series on short films highlights Parida Tantiwasadakran’s project.
“Risky Business” Remains One of the Most Daring Films of the ’80s
Risky Business recently joined the Criterion Collection. It’s even better than you remember.
Experience the Star Trek Movies in 70mm at Out of this World L.A. Event
Trekkies, you’re gonna want to be in Beverly Hills this weekend.
13 Films Illuminate Locarno Film Festival’s Columbia Pictures Retrospective
Thirteen films still shine brightly in Locarno Film Festival’s Columbia Pictures retrospective The Lady With the Torch.
Book Excerpt: A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda by Carrie Rickey
An excerpt from Carrie Rickey’s new book about the legendary French director.
The Needle Drop Sessions: Pump Up the Volume & Untamed Heart
Two writers and friends look at movie soundtracks that changed their lives, both coincidentally starring Christian Slater.
The Box Office is Everything: In Praise of the Window at the Front of the Theater
The physical box office is the place where the movie theater meets the world beyond.
The Texture of Night: How Collateral Revolutionized Movies
Michael Mann’s 2004 thriller fully embraced digital filmmaking on a scale rarely seen before.
Short Films in Focus: Welcome to the Enclave
Our monthly short film series highlights the latest from Sarah Lasley.
I Saw the Sixth Sense Knowing the Big Twist, and Loved It Anyway
Released 25 years ago, M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Sixth Sense” was reduced to a plot twist, but it’s more than that.
I’ve Got A Way With Young People: 25 Years of Dick
A look back at 1999’s riotous Watergate comedy.
