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The Fast and the Furious at 20: The Humble Beginnings of a Blockbuster Franchise

Jun 22nd, 2021 Roxana Hadadi

The stakes are modest in the original outing, released 20 years ago this week – but the skeleton of the unstoppable cinematic machine is clearly in place.

Movies

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

Jun 21st, 2021Josh Bell

Our mini-reviews of ‘Les Nôtres,’ ‘Finding Ophelia,’ ‘Take Back,’ and more.

Film Fests

Crooked Marquee's Tribeca Festival 2021 Diary

Jun 21st, 2021Jason Bailey

This year's version of the 20-year-old New York media fest struggled to maintain its identity in a tricky, almost-post-pandemic atmosphere.

Classic Corner

Classic Corner: The Postman Always Rings Twice

Jun 18th, 2021Megan Feeney

The 1946 film noir classic, featuring iconic performances from John Garfield and Lana Turner, remains a sexy summer scorcher.

Reviews

Review: Luca

Jun 17th, 2021Abby Olcese

Pixar’s latest animated feature is a Miyazaki-inspired summer treat.

God Help Bobby and Helen: <i>Panic in Needle Park</i> at 50

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God Help Bobby and Helen: Panic in Needle Park at 50

Jun 16th, 2021Ciara Moloney

The harrowing heroin drama, released 50 years ago this week, remains a powerful portrait of addiction and co-dependency.

<i>Siskel & Ebert</i>: Chicken Soup for the Critical Soul

Movies

Siskel & Ebert: Chicken Soup for the Critical Soul

Jun 15th, 2021Jeremy Herbert

In an increasingly tricky critical environment, there’s something oddly comforting about revisiting reruns of the two most iconic critics of their era.

In Praise of <i>The Catered Affair</i>, the Best Bette Davis Performance You Probably Haven't Seen

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In Praise of The Catered Affair, the Best Bette Davis Performance You Probably Haven't Seen

Jun 14th, 2021Josh Bell

The 1956 drama, co-starring Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, and Barry Fitzgerald, features one of Davis's most unusual and affecting performances.

Justice for Jeanie: <i>Ferris Bueller</i> at 35

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Justice for Jeanie: Ferris Bueller at 35

Jun 11th, 2021Audrey Fox

For its 35th anniversary, a reexamination of ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ – and the villain who’s secretly its hero.

Classic Corner

Classic Corner: Bells Are Ringing

Jun 11th, 2021Jason Bailey

Vincente Minnelli’s 1960 classic isn’t just some lightweight, frothy musical comedy – and the complexities and neurosis of its heroine ring especially true at this strange moment.