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How Julia Roberts Came Back

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

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.
The Groundbreaking Subversion of <i>Neighbours</i>

The Groundbreaking Subversion of Neighbours

Jan 4th, 2022 Audrey Fox
Two men sit on an idyllic suburban lawn, creating a mirror image of one another that suggests an inherent balance in their world – That is, until a single flower sprouts directly onto their shared property line, leading the two to come to blows, each claiming ownership over it. Neighbours, an...
<i>Scream</i> and the Video Store Generation

Scream and the Video Store Generation

Dec 20th, 2021 Audrey Fox
On its 25th anniversary, a look back at how the self-awareness of its particular time and place influenced ‘Scream’ – and impacted its audience and imitators.
A Movie’s Got to Know Its Limitations: 50 Years of <i>Dirty Harry</i>

A Movie’s Got to Know Its Limitations: 50 Years of Dirty Harry

Dec 15th, 2021 Zach Vasquez
Clint Eastwood's cop franchise began 50 years ago. A look back at the shifts of that character over his five films:
The Cynical Sentiment of <i>Network</i>

The Cynical Sentiment of Network

Dec 6th, 2021 Julia Sirmons
The acidity of Lumet and Chayefsky's classic - released 45 years ago - has been duly noted. But what about its heart?
Going Through Hell to Reach Paradise: <i>Cape Fear</i> at 30

Going Through Hell to Reach Paradise: Cape Fear at 30

Nov 12th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
It’s another day that ends with the letter “y,” so it’s time to talk about Martin Scorsese again. Sorry that this man is so prolific! Sorry that his career is so varied! Sorry that his cinematic output is so singularly an extension of his array of influences, interests, and inspirations...
Your Weight and Your Fate: <i>Heist</i> at 20

Your Weight and Your Fate: Heist at 20

Nov 8th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
David Mamet’s intricate caper flick – released 20 years ago this week – is an underrated gem, filled with memorable dialogue, first-rate performances, and ingenious twists.
Anatomy of an Urban Nightmare: <i>The French Connection</i> at 50 [Book Excerpt]

Anatomy of an Urban Nightmare: The French Connection at 50 [Book Excerpt]

Oct 26th, 2021 Jason Bailey
William Friedkin's tough-as-nails cop movie, released 50 years ago this month, is one of the quintessential films of New York's roughest era.
<i>My Own Private Idaho</i> at 30: This Is Not/Is Another River Phoenix Essay

My Own Private Idaho at 30: This Is Not/Is Another River Phoenix Essay

Oct 18th, 2021 Roxana Hadadi
It’s impossible to separate the power of Gus Van Sant’s queer classic – out 30 years ago this week – from the haunted performance at its center. And maybe that’s as it should be.
Linklater on the Double: <i>Waking Life</i> and <i>Tape</i>

Linklater on the Double: Waking Life and Tape

Oct 13th, 2021 Craig J. Clark
Twenty years ago, Richard Linklater released two very different experimental films, two weeks apart. A look back at what those films told us about his work – then and now:
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