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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.
Sex and Threads: The Major Works of Takashi Miike
Miike crochets sex and fashion with masterful finesse, elevating his worlds and his thesis with undeniable attitude.
59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to Honor Stellan Skarsgård, Vicky Krieps, Dakota Johnson and Peter Sarsgaard
More updates from the upcoming festival in Prague.
We’re All In This Together: “Brazil” at 40
Terry Gilliam’s 1985 film is alive with visual details that become more apparent with every new viewing.
Shark Attack: “Jaws” Remains as Entertaining as It Was 50 Years Ago
It’s impossible to run out of things to talk about when we watch Jaws. Here are just a few.
The Glorious Year of Morgan Freeman
On the year when we knew for sure that Morgan Freeman was special.
Then They Will Learn: The Truth Behind Juneteenth
A personal reflection on the history and meaning of Juneteenth.
50 Years Later, Cooley High Is Still Alive
A look back on the 50th anniversary of Cooley High.
“Zola,” “Anora,” and the DEI Mirage
A look at how Zola was ignored while Anora was awarded.
On the Renewed and Continuing Necessity of “Exterminate All the Brutes”
“Exterminate All the Brutes” is a documentary unafraid to meet emotion with emotion, because emotion ranks among fascism’s most powerful and effective tools.
The 20 Best Films of 2025 So Far
Our staff picks 20 films from 2025 that stand out from the crowd.
How Ving Rhames Became the True Heart of the Mission: Impossible Franchise
In praise of the underrated key to the success of the Mission: Impossible movies.
