Jacques Tourneur’s 1947 thriller is one of the greatest of all films noir, full of dangerous dames, cigarette smoke, and Robert Mitchum not giving a damn.
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On page 89 of Abel Ferrara’s new memoir Scene, the director provides an enthusiastically detailed description of how to make crack […]
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To honor the late, great Diane Keaton, a look back at the movie that won her an Oscar and made her an icon.
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The shout-out to Gillo Pontecorvo’s 1966 masterpiece in “One Battle After Another” isn’t casual — and the film itself remains earth-shattering.
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What if Robert Redford’s directorial debut didn’t actually “steal” those Oscars from “Raging Bull”? What if it’s a fine, worthy film in its own right?
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Wim Wenders bounced back from an early disaster by crafting one of his finest films — poignant, keenly observant, and unfailingly true.
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To honor the recently-departed Terence Stamp, we look back at one of his best (and most unsung) turns: as the Zen center of Stephen Frears’s 1984 crime drama.
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As the summer comes to a close, we recommend Ingmar Bergman’s 1953 masterpiece — a poignant and erotic story of lust, longing, and loss.
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David M. Stewart’s new biography of Jonathan Demme charts the director’s professional life and distinctive worldview.
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Alfred Hitchcock’s 1938 delight may not be one of your go-to Hitch pics, but it should be.
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Eddie Murphy’s 1984 super-smash is a true crowdpleaser with a fascinating backstory.
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On the eve of its “Golden 41st Anniversary 4K restoration” and upcoming sequel, a look back at the creation, genius, and four-hour bootleg version of Rob Reiner’s comedy classic.
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