Halloween Kills Review: A Compelling Sequel That Proves There's More To Mine From Michael Myers [Venice 2021]
Halloween Kills is a more-than-worthy sequel, and one that proves Michael Myers is boogeyman worthy of our ongoing fascination.
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Last Night In Soho Review: Edgar Wright Evolves, If Not Improves, His Familiar Form [Venice 2021]
Edgar Wright pushes his own craft by hybridizing formats and delving more profoundly into thematic territory with his latest film, Last Night in Soho. -
Dune Review: Denis Villeneuve Delivers On Sensational And Spiritual Spectacle [Venice 2021]
In our Dune review, we fall in love with director Denis Villeneuve's imaginative and epic adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction novel. -
Movies To Watch If You Loved The Green Knight
Whether you loved The Green Knight because of its standout cast or its surreal take on Arthurian legend, these are the movies you should watch next. -
'Apples' Review: A Pandemic Movie, But Make It Greek Weird Wave [TIFF 2020]
In our Apples review, we take a look at the latest strange movie from the Greek filmmaking scene, one that feels prescient in pandemic times. -
How 'First Cow' Rewrites The Rules Of The American Western For The Better
Let's talk about the First Cow ending and how the new film deconstructs what a film set in the American west can be about. -
How The Tribeca Festival Reflects The Frustration, Exhilaration And Innovation Of Post-Pandemic Moviegoing
Let's talk about Tribeca and the Future of Film Festivals now that we're seeing the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. -
America's Dad Grows Up: Exploring The "New" Tom Hanks Heroes And How They Reflect Changing Times
The "New Tom Hanks Hero" is very different from the kind of character that defined the actor's career throughout the 1990s. -
2020 Is The Year To Finally Nominate A Documentary For Best Picture
Why have the Oscars never nominated a documentary for Best Picture? The 2020 slate of docs proves that there has never been a better time. -
A Tall Task For Short Films: How Festivals Are Adapting To A Changing Landscape For Viewers
Let's talk about how film festivals and short films are changing in an age where how we consume our storytelling is constantly changing. -
'French Exit' Review: The Discreet Smarm Of The Bourgeoisie [NYFF]
In our French Exit review, we pick through a movie with a number of promising elements that never completely comes together. -
The Inside Story Of How NYFF 2020 Became America's First Big Pandemic-Era Film Festival
New York Film Festival 2020 faced a challenging situation: how do you run a fest in the middle of a pandemic? Here's the story. -
'Night Of The Kings' Review: Neon's Latest Acquisition Title Is A Thrilling Ode To Storytelling's Power [TIFF 2020]
In our latest Night of the Kings review, we take a look at the latest awards contender from Neon, a thrilling ode to the power of storytelling. -
'The Water Man' Review: David Oyelowo Makes His Directorial Debut With A Wholesome Adventure [TIFF 2020]
In our The Water Man review, we take a look at the directorial debut of actor David Oyelowo, a wholesome and earnest adventure. -
'Summer Of 85' Review: Young Love Burns Brighter Than Dark Noir [TIFF 2020]
In our Summer of 85 review, we take a look at the latest entry in the "young gay man has a passionate European relationship" subgenre. -
'Good Joe Bell' Review: Mark Wahlberg's Anti-Bullying Drama Has Nice Message, Muddled Execution [TIFF 2020]
In our Good Joe Bell review, we admire what this anti-bullying drama is aiming to do, even if the execution can't quite stick the landing. -
'New Order' Review: This Class Conflict Makes 'Parasite' Look Tame [TIFF 2020]
In our New Order review, we take a look at a new Mexican film that makse the class conflict of the Oscar-winning Parasite look manageable. -
Have The Directors Of 'Boys State' Predicted The Future Of American Politics?
In our Boys State director interview, filmmakers Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss dive into one of the best, and maybe mos prescient, films of the year. -
'First Cow' Review: Kelly Reichardt's New Film Is A Fascinating Deconstruction Of The Hollywood Western
In our First Cow review, we watch director Kelly Reichardt return to some of her familiar themes and ideas with great success. -
Off-Broadway's 'All The Natalie Portmans' Showed The Power And Limitations Of On-Screen Identification
All the Natalie Portmans may be an Off-Broadway stage play, but it's message will ring true with anyone who loves movies. -
The Streamer's Guide To March 2020: What To Watch At Home To Prepare For This Month's Theatrical Releases
Welcome to the Streamer's Guide to March 2020, in which we prepare you for the weeks head with many streaming options to watch. -
'The Whistlers' Director Corneliu Poromboiu On His Wild New Crime Caper [Interview]
In our The Whistlers interview with director Corneliu Porumboiu, the filmmaker tells us all about his off-kilter, unconventional crime thriller. -
'The Assistant' Director Kitty Green On The Banality Of Evil In #MeToo Workplace Drama [Interview]
In our The Assistant director interview, filmmaker Kitty Green talks about balancing the mundane and the horrifiying in her new film. -
The Streamer's Guide To February 2020: What To Watch At Home To Prepare For This Month's Theatrical Releases
Are you looking for what to stream in February 2020? This edition of the Streamer's Guide will prepare you for this month's theatrical releases. -
'Parasite' Editor Jinmo Yang On Subtlety And The Time Director Bong Joon-Ho Apologized To Him [Interview]
In our Parasite editor interview, Jinmo Yang talks about his Oscar nomination and what it's like to work with Bong Joon-ho. -
The Streamer's Guide To Sundance 2020: What Non-Festgoers Can Watch At Home
Here's our Streamer's Guide to Sundance 2020, allowing you to play along at home even if you aren't attending this film festival. -
The Streamer's Guide To January 2020: What To Watch At Home To Prepare For This Month's Theatrical Releases
In our January 2020 Streaming Guide, we round up the movies you need to watch to prepare for this month's batch of new releases.
