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Classic Corner: <i>Coonskin</i>

Classic Corner: Coonskin

May 20th, 2022 Zach Vasquez
On Ralph Bakshi’s blisteringly transgressive animated satire of American race relations, now streaming on The Criterion Channel.
The Unnerving Timelessness of <i>The Intruder</i>

The Unnerving Timelessness of The Intruder

May 18th, 2022 Josh Bell
Roger Corman's social thriller was released 60 years ago this week, but it feels as vital and urgent as today's headlines.
Harvey's Hellhole: <i>Hostage</i>

Harvey's Hellhole: Hostage

May 17th, 2022 Craig Lindsey
In light of his recent announcement of retirement, we look back at one of the least discussed (but most effective) Bruce Willis performances.
The Same Again, Only In English

The Same Again, Only In English

May 16th, 2022 Craig J. Clark
When Michael Haneke remade his 1997 film 'Funny Games' 15 years ago, he joined a long, strange tradition of filmmakers remaking their own movies.
Classic Corner: <i>Semi-Tough</i>

Classic Corner: Semi-Tough

May 13th, 2022 Sean Burns
Michael Ritchie teamed with Burt Reynolds to adapt the bestselling novel about good ol' boy pro football players - and crafted something no one was expecting.
How Katharine Hepburn Became a Comedienne - and Turned Her Career Around

How Katharine Hepburn Became a Comedienne - and Turned Her Career Around

May 9th, 2022 Audrey Fox
In 1938, the gifted actress was struggling after a string of flops. She would have to redefine her screen persona to save her career – and she did just that.
Classic Corner: <i>The Ruling Class</i>

Classic Corner: The Ruling Class

May 6th, 2022 Julia Sirmons
The British are particularly fixated on their class system – and equally obsessed with satirizing it. Peter Medak’s The Ruling Class, made 50 years ago in a time of social discontent not unlike our own, is a freewheeling but trenchant look at aristocratic privilege, and the cruelty its members...
<i>The Company of Wolves</i>: Not All Fairy Tales End Happily

The Company of Wolves: Not All Fairy Tales End Happily

May 3rd, 2022 Kayleigh Donaldson
We’ve seen plenty of cinematic riffs on the characters and tropes of the fairy tale – but never one quite like this.
Celebrating Richard E. Grant at 65 (and His Greatest Role at 35)

Celebrating Richard E. Grant at 65 (and His Greatest Role at 35)

May 2nd, 2022 Sara Batkie
On this, the week of his milestone birthday, we look back at the genius of Grant's iconic performance in 'Withnail & I.'
Classic Corner: <i>The Last Detail</i>

Classic Corner: The Last Detail

Apr 29th, 2022 Anya Stanley
Hal Ashby's foul-mouthed favorite - now streaming on HBO Max - sports an iconic Jack Nicholson performance and an anti-authoritarian streak a mile wide.
The Cautionary-Tale Prescience of ‘Tron’ and ‘The Lawnmower Man’

The Cautionary-Tale Prescience of ‘Tron’ and ‘The Lawnmower Man’

Apr 27th, 2022 Bill Bria
A re-examination of two sci-fi films (released 30 and 40 years ago), and how they may have predicted our Extremely Online present.
The Singular Pleasures of a Romy and Michele Day

The Singular Pleasures of a Romy and Michele Day

Apr 25th, 2022 Josh Bell
On its 25th anniversary, a look back at the beloved female buddy comedy, and the timeless message it shares.
Classic Corner: <i>Carrie</i>

Classic Corner: Carrie

Apr 22nd, 2022 Sean Burns
Brian De Palma's 1976 adaptation of Stephen King's debut novel remains an electrifying exercise in thrilling style.
<i>Moonstruck</i>: Nicolas Cage Was Always Nicolas Cage

Moonstruck: Nicolas Cage Was Always Nicolas Cage

Apr 19th, 2022 Kayleigh Donaldson
With his new meta-movie ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ heading into theaters, we look back at one of Nicolas Cage’s most memorable early roles – and what it told us about his style, even then.
Fritz Lang: King of the Two-Part Film

Fritz Lang: King of the Two-Part Film

Apr 18th, 2022 Craig J. Clark
A century before the two-part events of ‘The Avengers,’ ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘The Hunger Games,’ and ‘Twilight,’ German groundbreaker Fritz Lang explored the possibilities of cliffhanger feature filmmaking.
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