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Woody Allen’s <i>Husbands and Wives</i>: The Storm After the Calm

Woody Allen’s Husbands and Wives: The Storm After the Calm

Sep 14th, 2022 Craig J. Clark

It’s been 30 years since Woody Allen’s private life became all too public, and 30 years since the release of one of his most challenging films, which got swept up in the maelstrom.

Why <i>Strictly Ballroom</i> is Essential Baz Luhrmann

Why Strictly Ballroom is Essential Baz Luhrmann

Aug 24th, 2022 Julia Sirmons

His debut feature, which hit Australian theaters 30 years ago, remains the skeleton key for everything that followed.

<i>Pieces</i> Isn't Exactly What You Think it Is

Pieces Isn't Exactly What You Think it Is

Aug 23rd, 2022 Ciara Moloney

Juan Piquer Simón's outrageous 'Texas Chain Saw Massacre' riff hit theaters 40 years ago. Our look at what it's really up to:

Take the Detour: Neil Young’s <i>Human Highway</i> at 40

Take the Detour: Neil Young’s Human Highway at 40

Aug 22nd, 2022 Craig J. Clark

At a crossroads in his career, Neil Young turned out a nuclear-charged fable about mankind’s last day on Earth. Four decades on, audiences are still scratching their heads.

Does <i>Fast Times</i> Still Have the Beat at 40?

Does Fast Times Still Have the Beat at 40?

Aug 10th, 2022 Sara Batkie

This high school comedy/drama was an unexpected hit with teens in 1982. What lessons can it teach Gen-Z 40 years on?

The Welcome Nuance of M. Night Shyamalan's <i>Signs</i>

The Welcome Nuance of M. Night Shyamalan's Signs

Aug 2nd, 2022 Kayleigh Donaldson

'Nope' has prompted comparisons to Shyamalan's alien invasion flick, released 20 years ago - both as a compliment andas an insult.

Soderbergh Lets It All Hang Out: <i>Full Frontal</i> at 20

Soderbergh Lets It All Hang Out: Full Frontal at 20

Aug 1st, 2022 Craig J. Clark

After winning an Oscar and achieving the biggest hit of his career, Steven Soderbergh chose to bite the hand that fed him. Here’s how that panned out.

The Haunting Vulnerability of Marilyn Monroe in <i>Don’t Bother to Knock</i>

The Haunting Vulnerability of Marilyn Monroe in Don’t Bother to Knock

Jul 18th, 2022 Josh Bell

In ‘Don’t Bother to Knock,’ released this week in 1952, Marilyn Monroe gives one of her best and most underrated performances as a traumatized young woman.

<i>Halloween: Resurrection</i> at 20: A Tale of Two Lauries

Halloween: Resurrection at 20: A Tale of Two Lauries

Jul 11th, 2022 Max Borg

Michael Myers’ return from the grave in 2002 had dire consequences for Laurie Strode, but things could have gone differently.

How Julia Roberts Came Back

Jun 15th, 2022 Edwin Arnaudin

The multifaceted actor revived her career in the summer of 1997 with two very different films: “My Best Friend’s Wedding” and “Conspiracy Theory.”

<i>The Bourne Identity</i> at 20: The Importance of Being Matt Damon

The Bourne Identity at 20: The Importance of Being Matt Damon

Jun 13th, 2022 Max Borg

When it came to bringing Robert Ludlum’s novel to the screen, casting the right actor made all the difference.

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.

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.

The Moral Gymnastics of the Original <i>Scarface</i>

The Moral Gymnastics of the Original Scarface

Apr 8th, 2022 Audrey Fox

When Howard Hawks' iconic gangster movie hit screens 90 years ago, it had to do a bit of a two-step with the enforcers of the Production Code.

In Defense of <i>Chasing Amy</i>, 25 Years Later

In Defense of Chasing Amy, 25 Years Later

Apr 4th, 2022 Ciara Moloney

A quarter-century after the release of Kevin Smith’s slacker rom-com, we look at its gradual fall from public favor – and make the case for its virtues.

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