Poetry in the Abyss: Béla Tarr (1955-2026)
An ode to the Hungarian filmmaker who turned movies into music boxes, ringing out in the dark.
Tributes
A Brilliant Actor and Even Better Person: Isiah Whitlock Jr. (1954-2025)
A tribute to the star of The Wire and several Spike Lee joints.
How Come They Don’t Fly Away?: James Ransone (1979-2025)
A personal tribute to a character actor lost too soon.
The 8 Essential Films of Rob Reiner’s Career
Our writers look back at some of the best films of their era, directed by Rob Reiner.
As You Wish: Rob Reiner (1947-2025)
The world is a bit sadder today. A few words on the loss of Rob Reiner.
Joy in Racing to Keep Up: Tom Stoppard (1937-2025)
A tribute to one of the best playwrights who ever lived. And he just happened to write Brazil, Indiana Jones, and part of a Star Wars movie too.
What I Know is What I Am: Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025)
A tribute to the legendary Jimmy Cliff.
Swan Song: Udo Kier (1944-2025)
A tribute to the prolific character actor, who played vampires and Nazis and outcasts until the age of 81.
11 Times That D’Angelo Made a Movie Better with his Music
A tribute to D’Angelo through how his music shaped some classic films (and one video game).
You Play Well: Diane Keaton (1946-2025)
A look back at the life and works of the fearless actress.
Your Life Matters: Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
An ode to the acclaimed primatologist and conservationist, whose lifelong work was captured beautifully on film for decades.
The Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia: Claudia Cardinale (1938-2025)
A tribute to a legend.
Do You Hear Your Trees? They’re Crying: Graham Greene (1952—2025)
A tribute to the trailblazing Native American actor, who died this past weekend.
Life is Like a Piano: Tom Lehrer (1928-2025)
A tribute to the iconic political musical satirist, who passed this weekend.
One of Us: Malcolm-Jamal Warner (1970-2025)
A tribute to the star of “The Cosby Show” and “Malcolm and Eddie.”
