Book Excerpt: An Anthony Mann Reader by Scout Tafoya
An excerpt from our contributor’s new book about the great Anthony Mann.
Features
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.
Miyazaki, Howl, and Matters of the Heart
As Howl’s turns 20, we look back on the human, romantic aches that lie at the center of Miyazaki’s works.
Appreciating the Brushstrokes: Pre-Computer Animation and the Human Touch
An ode to old-fashioned animation.
Lost Souls: Bringing Out the Dead at 25
On one of Martin Scorsese’s best films as it turns 25.
The Rise of Fourth Cinema
A feature on HD Peru and what they’re doing to elevate Indigenous cinema.
