The Most Significant Movie Ever Made
A very special tribute to an unusual choice for a first date movie.
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Clear Eyes, Full Heart, Can’t Lose: The Enduring Legacy of “Friday Night Lights”
A look at the history and legacy of Friday Night Lights in book, film, and TV form.
Locarno Film Festival 2025: 14 Films Commemorating Postwar Britain
A look at an incredible program from this year’s Locarno.
Locarno Film Festival 2025: “Tabi to Hibi,” “Hair, Paper, Water…,” “Yakushima’s Illusion”
On three expressive films from Locarno, including the year’s winner of the Golden Leopard.
The Unloved, Part 139: “Wild Card”
Simon West gets some love from our monthly series on underrated flicks.
All 8 Netflix “Trainwreck” Documentaries of 2025, Ranked
We break down the best and the worst of humanity, and Netflix’s smash hit disaster-porn documentary series.
Once Failed by Hollywood Blockbusters, “Superman” Lets Edi Gathegi Shine
An appreciation of a great superhero movie performance, and how it’s giving its star his overdue time in the spotlight.
Everywhere You Go Has Valet: “Clueless” at 30 (Or Whatever)
On the classic teen comedy, that’s still leaving us totally buggin’ three decades on.
Meet the Writers: Cortlyn Kelly
One of our writers answers the Movie Love Questionnaire.
Music to Make A Man Fly: The Power of John Williams’ Theme to “Superman”
Five decades and several reboots on, the legendary composer’s fanfare for the Man of Steel endures.
I Am a Writer: “Wonder Boys” Turns 25
A look at Curtis Hanson’s masterpiece on its 25th anniversary.
The 10 Best Oasis Needle Drops
Oasis is back. We look at how they’ve been used in movie history.
It’s One Louder: “This is Spinal Tap” Turns 41
Richard Roeper looks back on the mockumentary that goes to 11 on the occasion of its 41st anniversary.
The Lonely Landscapes of “Materialists” and “The Worst Person in the World”
At their core, both films believe that the only meaningful union two people can forge is a sexual, romantic one.
The Unloved, Part 138: Rebel Moon
Reclaiming Zack Snyder’s gargantuan sci-fi epic after it was abandoned on Netflix.
