The Anti-Nostalgia of ‘Paper Girls’

We interview the cast and crew of Paper Girls and discuss how the series challenges cookie-cutter nostalgia entertainment.

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Comic-Con, The Hall H Line Problem, and ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

Step one is recognizing there is no problem.

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Genre-Bending Mystery ‘The Resort’ Thrives on Cast Charisma

Cristin Milioti and William Jackson Harper star in The Resort, Peacock’s existential mystery-comedy series from the writer of Palm Springs and the creator of Mr. Robot.

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Comic-Con Dissects the Musical Anatomy of a Superhero

We attended the 8th Annual Anatomy of a Super Hero Panel and uncovered the multiple pains and stresses facing many modern film composers.

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‘The Gray Man’ is a Forgettable Good Time, and Sometimes That’s More Than Enough

Of course the evil, mustachioed Chris Evans steals the movie.

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The Comic-Con Museum Celebrates Spider-Man’s 60th Birthday

We wander through the Beyond Amazing Spider-Man exhibit, communing with the artifacts of Ditko, Romita, McFarlane, and Lee.

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Neil Patrick Harris-Led ‘Uncoupled’ is Unlikeable

The latest series from Sex and the City creator Darren Star follows a New York real estate agent (Neil Patrick Harris) after a bad breakup.

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On ‘Rope’: How Hitchcock Kept His Long Take Movie Suspenseful

Here's how Hitch keeps us at the end of our rope ... with suspense!

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‘On the Line’ Finds Unlikely Suspense and Thrills in the Dark World of Phishing Scams

They get you hook, line, and sinker, but this time their prize catch is fighting back.

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The Ending of ‘The Gray Man’ Explained

The ending of 'The Gray Man' hints at a delightfully sinister premise for a potential sequel.

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‘Glorious’ Lives Up to Its Title with a Wildly Entertaining Descent Into Laughs and Bodily Fluids

A simple request, a grand reward, and a glory hole.

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‘Nope’ Sees Jordan Peele Return with Something for Everyone

The director of 'Get Out' and 'Us' returns with another sure-fire hit.

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‘Dark Nature’ Chases Trauma with a Desperate Fight for Survival

If you go out to the woods today, prepare for a dark surprise.

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‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ And How to Survive Being Very Online

Is anyone else craving an everything bagel? Just us?

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‘Swallowed’ Sees a Friendship Burst with Bad Luck and Body Horror

What goes in, must come out.

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‘The Roundup’ is Action/Comedy Perfection

The two genres are so rarely this well combined.

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‘Next Door’ Finds Comic Thrills Very Close to Home

Think a tighter, smaller, more contained take on the excellent 'A Hard Day.'

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James Caan’s Best Performance is the Most Compelling Scene in ‘Thief’

Michael Mann’s debut feature film contains arguably the ten best minutes late actor James Caan ever put to celluloid.

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‘Light and Magic’ is an Essential Celebration for All Film Geeks

The new Disney+ docuseries will have you demanding trading cards of all the ILM hotshots.

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Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’ is an Affront to Jane Austen

Netflix's new adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Persuasion' has next to nothing to do with its source material.

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‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’ is a Blazing Mess

The animated children's film fails to live up to Mel Brooks' 'Blazing Saddles,' on which it was based.

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Let There Be Lumières: The Early Days of Cinema, Explained

Turns out that making bank on technological spectacle is at the backbone of movie making. Cool.

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Dynamation Explained: How Ray Harryhausen Integrated Stop-Motion Elements to Live Action

Patience and artistry strikes again!

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‘Still Working 9 to 5’ Highlights the Ongoing Fight for Equal Rights

9 to 5 was released on Dec. 19, 1980. As a Christmas release that wasn’t a Christmas movie and featured three female leads — sardonic stand-up comedian Lily Tomlin, controversial activist/actor Jane Fonda, and a rising country singer and newbie actress named Dolly Parton — the odds seemed stacked against it. But, the feel good […]

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‘Special Delivery’ Sends Park So-dam Speeding Towards Dangerous Popcorn Thrills

The director of 'Private Eye' is back with another fun thriller.

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Terrence Malick and the Cinematography of ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’

We chat with Bianca Cline and Erik Adkins about the cinematography of Marcel the Shell with Shoe On and how another iconic filmmaker influenced its visual language.

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How the Ensemble Cast of ‘The Big Sick’ Subverted Rom-Com Expectations

Kumail Nanjiani found ways to surface thoughtful humor in a moment of abject trauma in his and Emily V. Gordon’s Academy Award-winning twist on what we expect from a romantic comedy.

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The Best Action Movies of 2022 (So Far)

An unranked list including the year's best action movie and nine others that aren't 'RRR.'

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The Best Comics to Read Alongside ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Yeah, no. These are not the comics you're expecting.

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It is Time To Listen: The Sound Design of David Cronenberg

The new flesh makes all kinds of noises (most of it is squelching).

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Our Pick of the Week is Everywhere and Everything, All at Once

Plus 5 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

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Why American International Pictures Made Movies Backwards

Hate clickbait? Blame AIP.

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Seeing Yourself (On Screen): The Daring Fantasy of ‘Pink Narcissus’

Can you blame us for getting lost in this hazy, high-camp fantasy?

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All the Horror You Need to Stream in July 2022

From 'Jaws' marathons to summer camp slashers, get ready for a spooky summer with our horror streaming guide.

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What’s New to Stream on Netflix for July 2022

Ryan Gosling versus Chris Evans in an international battle involving assassin shenanigans? Yes please.

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Will Lucasfilm Give ‘Star Wars’ to Taika Waititi? The Director Seems Unsure

As the director travels the 'Thor: Love and Thunder' press circuit, he suggests a likelihood where his 'Star Wars' film is never made. That would be a tremendous failure for the franchise's longevity.

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‘Stranger Things’ Finally Breaks the Mold With Season Four Volume 2

Stranger Things returns with its second volume of season four, an epic, cinematic conclusion that takes more big swings than the show usually does.

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Every Actor Wants To Play ‘Die Hard’ at Some Point, Even Henry Thomas

We chat with the 'E.T.' and 'Midnight Mass' actor about achieving a cinematic fantasy in the new action-thriller 'Crawlspace.'

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‘The Princess’ Delivers a Fairy Tale with Kick

Simple isn't a bad thing when it's paired with fun, entertaining action beats.

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An Air Doll Breathes Life Into Our Pick of the Week

Plus 12 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

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