Luca Guadagnino Is Love
As he proves again with Challengers, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is uniquely attuned to the joy, pain and sexiness of modern romance.
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Preview of Tributes at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
An article about the 58th installment of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Girl Shy and the Birth of the Romantic Comedy
The Harold Lloyd comedy helped invent the modern rom-com, a frothy form of sentimental escapism.
Man on the Moon Is Still the Cure for the Biopic Blues
This loving, ambivalent 1999 film about Andy Kaufman reminds us what so many Oscar-bait dramas get wrong when trying to portray greatness.
The Imperiled Women of Alex Garland’s Films
The writer-director’s acclaimed movies focus on nuanced, layered protagonists who don’t succumb to “Strong Female Character” cliches. A big reason his latest, Civil War, doesn’t work as well is it’s the first time he’s viewed one of his heroines so narrowly.
Part of the Solution: Matthew Modine on Acting, Empathy, and Hard Miles
Matthew Modine, who stars as a cycling coach for troubled youth in Hard Miles, reflects on a lifetime of acting.
Why Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Remains Unforgettable
It’s a truly great film that can be endlessly appreciated and analyzed.
A New Skin: Losing Control of Your Body in the 2020s
In Crimes of the Future, Infinity Pool, Immaculate, and The First Omen, the fear and anxiety of losing control feels more pertinent and terrifying than ever.
The Scene That Clint Eastwood Cut to Make Unforgiven a Classic
There was originally supposed to be one more scene before the end of Unforgiven, and by cutting it, Clint Eastwood cemented the film’s masterpiece status
Criterion Celebrates the Films That Forever Shifted Our Perception of Kristen Stewart
The streaming platform’s selection of Clouds of Sils Maria, Personal Shopper and Certain Women pinpoints the crucial moment the Twilight star became a formidable indie force.
A Man Goes to the Movies: An Appreciation of Roger Ebert’s Top 10 Lists
Roger Ebert’s Top 10 lists each year always contained a few surprising picks that said a lot about what he valued in moviegoing and criticism.
The Estate of George Carlin Destroys AI George Carlin in Victory for Copyright Protection (and Basic Decency)
The settlement of a lawsuit against the creators of an unauthorized AI ripoff of George Carlin offers a glimmer of hope for artists sick of being exploited by tech companies
11:11 – Eleven Reviews by Roger Ebert from 2011 in Remembrance of His Transition 11 Years Ago
Roger Ebert transitioned 11 years ago today. We are looking back at eleven of his reviews from the year 2011.
The People’s Joker and Six Other Films That Were Stuck in Legal Limbo
Vera Drew’s subversive superhero satire is just the latest movie that had to navigate a sea of lawyers to get to the big screen.
Metrograph Highlights Remarkable Career of Lee Chang-dong
The director of Poetry and Burning gets a retrospective at the Metrograph starting this weekend. Don’t miss it.
On Luca, Tenet, The Invisible Man and Other Films from the Early Pandemic Era that Deserve More Big-Screen Time
The pandemic robbed a lot of good movies of a chance to be seen in theaters. Why not give them another chance?
Short Films in Focus: I Have No Tears, and I Must Cry
Our short film series spotlights a timely film that takes place in an immigration office.
Steve Martin Is an Auteur Without Having Directed a Thing
The 78-year-old renaissance man has worked with terrific filmmakers across his career. And yet his movies always have his personal stamp, always feeling like they’re emanating from his essence.
The Joy of Watching the Greats Continue to Be Great Well Into Their 80s and 90s
There’s a different kind of pleasure in watching an old master at work.
