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HBO’s “War” Bares Its Teeth, But Lacks a Considerable Bite
Although it gets stronger as the season unfolds, “War” takes too long to get its gears turning.
Adult Swim’s “Get Jiro” Serves Up Bloody, Sloppy Culinary Revenge
The show appeals most when it leans into the food-themed action.
NYFF 2026: Opening Night Preview and Early Highlights
A preview of early highlights and anticipated titles from this year’s NY Film Festival.
I’m Not Going Anywhere: Twiggy and Sadie Frost on “Twiggy”
An interview with Twiggy and the director of the new movie about her.
Two Perfect Films I Saw at TIFF 2026
Chaz Ebert on two great 2026 films that she saw at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Watching “The Insider” in 2026: How Comparisons Compel Us to Protect Democracy
Michael Mann’s masterpiece hits differently given the recent drama at 60 Minutes.
Fantastic Fest 2026: Pathetic Fallacy, Upiro, Kick On, What Happened to Doris?
Our final four films from Fantastic Fest include a trippy vision with Kid Cudi, a Spanish vampire flick, and an Aussie Green Room.
Netflix’s Reboot of “A Different World” Needs to Let Go of the Past
The Netflix reboot of the ’80s and ’90s sitcom struggles to form its own identity.
The Death of Civic Space: John Wilson on “The History of Concrete”
The filmmaker talks about curiosity, documentary, and processing grief through gravel.
TIFF 2026: A Canadian Critic Looks At This Year’s Fest
Our Canadian correspondent on his country’s biggest film event.
TIFF 2026: The Assassin(s), Diary of a Mad Old Man, It’s My Time
On three Gala Presentations from TIFF this year.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Are Just Alright, Alright, Alright in Apple TV’s “Brothers”
Time may be a flat circle, but “Brothers” is just flat.
Fantastic Fest 2026: Into the Sky, Play House, Posthumous
Three films from this year’s fest, including one of its most promising debuts and a stand-out comedy.
The Heart at the Center Of It: Domhnall Gleeson on “The Incomer”
The actor talks about his latest role, about a bureaucrat sent to evict two siblings from an isolated island.
Fantastic Fest 2026: In a Violent Nature Part 2, The Glorious Dead, Godmother
Three new horror films from Fantastic Fest, including a sequel to an indie hit from 2024 and the latest from the Adams family.
NBC’s “Line of Fire” Puts a Family of Law Enforcement in Each Other’s Crosshairs
Paired with incisive, witty insights into family dynamics, the mysteries are sharp as blades and prickly as barbed wire.
TIFF 2026: Arrested Memory, Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney, Vintage Violence
Silly revenge thrillers, archival pastiche, and fast-fashion fanatics stud the festival’s Midnight section.
TIFF 2026: The Spiral, Half, Anchors Aweigh
A dispatch on three Midnight Madness releases from Toronto.
TIFF 2026: Primetime Program Spotlights Upcoming TV Hits
TV shows at a film festival? There were some good ones this year.
