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40 Acres
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Kill the Jockey
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The Old Guard 2
Robert Daniels
Jurassic World Rebirth
Christy Lemire
The Last Class
Matt Zoller Seitz
Afternoons of Solitude
Glenn Kenny
Hot Milk
Nell Minow
M3GAN 2.0
Peyton Robinson
My Mom Jayne: A Film By Mariska Hargitay
Sheila O’Malley
From “Bosch” to “Ballard”: New Spinoff Tackles LA’s Cold Cases
If you’re looking for a procedural thriller that’s grounded by grit, genuine leads, and complex cases, “Ballard” gets it done.
From the blog
Interviews
A Chicago Star: A Conversation with Michael Madsen
Tributes
American Badass: Michael Madsen (1957-2025)
Features
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Features
The 10 Best Oasis Needle Drops
TV/Streaming
What to Watch on Netflix: July 2025
Features
It’s One Louder: “This is Spinal Tap” Turns 41
TV/Streaming
The Best TV of 2025 (So Far)
TV/Streaming
Netflix’s “The Sandman” Finally Shoots For The Stars With Volume 1 of Final Season
Features
The Lonely Landscapes of “Materialists” and “The Worst Person in the World”
Interviews
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Victoria Mahoney on “The Old Guard 2”
Short Films in Focus
Short Films in Focus: Q&A with “Living Reality” Director Philip Thompson
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