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Up All Night with George Clooney: <i>From Dusk Till Dawn</i> at 25

Up All Night with George Clooney: From Dusk Till Dawn at 25

Jan 15th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
The Tarantino-penned, Rodriguez-helmed action/horror mash-up, released 25 years ago this week, remains vital for one key reason: the electrifying charisma of its leading man.
Classic Corner: <i>Barbarella</i>

Classic Corner: Barbarella

Jan 15th, 2021 Jason Bailey
This week’s Classic Corner is stretching the definition of “classic” just a bit, but nevertheless, Jane Fonda and Roger Vadim’s sci-fi sexcapade is streaming on Amazon and Criterion, so why the hell not?
1970: The Dawn of Robert Altman

1970: The Dawn of Robert Altman

Jan 13th, 2021 Bill Bria
In the space of one calendar year, fifty years ago, Robert Altman released two films that would solidify his filmmaking style and cockeyed worldview.
Nothing Good Happens After 2 AM: Paul Schrader's <i>Light Sleeper</i>

Nothing Good Happens After 2 AM: Paul Schrader's Light Sleeper

Jan 13th, 2021 Jeremy Herbert
Paul Schrader’s third “man and his room” movie (after “Taxi Driver” and “American Gigolo”), is now streaming on Amazon Prime. A look back at this moody, contemplative drama of the night:
Classic Corner: <i>The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie</i>

Classic Corner: The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

Jan 8th, 2021 Jason Bailey
Luis Buñuel’s 1972 Oscar winner (new on Blu-ray from Criterion and streaming on Amazon Prime) remains one of his most savage pictures – and one of his funniest.
<i>Scanners</i> at 40: The Curious Case of Cronenberg, as Always

Scanners at 40: The Curious Case of Cronenberg, as Always

Jan 6th, 2021 Ram Venkat Srikar
David Cronenberg’s unforgettable mashup of conspiracy thriller and body horror is approaching its fortieth anniversary – and in retrospect, it feels like a hinge point in his fascinating career.
The Cozy Comforts of <i>Wonder Boys</i>

The Cozy Comforts of Wonder Boys

Jan 5th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
Curtis Hanson’s adaptation of Michael Chabon’s novel – now streaming on Amazon Prime and Hulu – is one of the undiscovered gems of the 2000s, a charming ode to promise, failure, and the stories we tell ourselves.
<i>Miss Congeniality</i> at 20: Still Sandra Bullock’s Crowning Glory

Miss Congeniality at 20: Still Sandra Bullock’s Crowning Glory

Dec 21st, 2020 Marshall Shaffer
When ‘Miss Congeniality’ hit theaters 20 years ago, it was marketed as a broad, goofy, makeover comedy. But there’s much more happening under its surface.
Lights for the Parks and <i>Traffic</i> at 20

Lights for the Parks and Traffic at 20

Dec 18th, 2020 Roxana Hadadi
Steven Soderbergh’s 2000 Oscar winner retrains its considerable power – thanks to an incongruent but potent mix of cynicism and optimism.
Classic Corner: <i>She Done Him Wrong</i>

Classic Corner: She Done Him Wrong

Dec 18th, 2020 Jason Bailey
Mae West’s best films are now streaming on The Criterion Channel, so this week’s Classic Corner pick is her first starring vehicle, the notorious ‘She Done Him Wrong.’
Biopic of the Beast: Oliver Stone’s <i>Nixon</i> at 25

Biopic of the Beast: Oliver Stone’s Nixon at 25

Dec 16th, 2020 Zach Vasquez
Twenty-five years after its release, Oliver Stone’s biopic of the 37th president remains a towering achievement – and a testament to not judging a film by its pedigree.
<i>The Emperor's New Groove</i> is Disney's Delightful Outlier

The Emperor's New Groove is Disney's Delightful Outlier

Dec 15th, 2020 Josh Bell
Thanks to its timing and troubled production, Disney’s now 20-year-old animated comedy is a bit of an anomaly in their library – and thank God for that.
<i>Police Story</i> at 35: How is Jackie Chan Still Alive?

Police Story at 35: How is Jackie Chan Still Alive?

Dec 14th, 2020 Max Covill
When ‘Police Story’ hit theaters 35 years ago, it reset Jackie Chan’s career, establishing the style and persona that made him a worldwide superstar. A look back:
Classic Corner: <i>Miracle on 34th Street</i>

Classic Corner: Miracle on 34th Street

Dec 11th, 2020 Jason Bailey
The 1947 holiday perennial, now streaming on Disney+, isn’t just feel-good fluff; it’s a (perhaps accidental) exploration of the tension between Christmas and commerce.
The Spellbinding Mediocrity of <i>Legend</i>

The Spellbinding Mediocrity of Legend

Dec 11th, 2020 Cian Tsang
Ridley Scott’s would-be fantasy epic (which premiered 35 years ago) remains a fascinating mess – and the kind of big swing rarely seen in mainstream moviemaking anymore.
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