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<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.
How (and Why) <i>Clue</i> Became a Cult Classic

How (and Why) Clue Became a Cult Classic

Dec 9th, 2020 Audrey Fox
When Jonathan Lynn’s adaptation of the murder mystery board game hit theaters 35 years ago, critics and audiences were underwhelmed. Boy, has that changed.
The Wild Experiment of Frank Zappa's <i>200 Motels</i>

The Wild Experiment of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

Dec 9th, 2020 Chelsea Spear
The recent documentary 'Zappa' prompted us to re-examine Frank Zappa's own attempt to immortalize himself, and his style, on celluloid.
Proper Pandemic Protocols and Other Takeaways from <i>Twelve Monkeys</i>

Proper Pandemic Protocols and Other Takeaways from Twelve Monkeys

Dec 8th, 2020 Craig J. Clark
Terry Gilliam’s brainy sci-fi thriller hit theaters 25 years ago, so let’s take a look back. Nothing uncomfortably resonant about it!
<i>Snatch</i> at 20 - and the One Reason It Still Matters

Snatch at 20 - and the One Reason It Still Matters

Dec 7th, 2020 Roxana Hadadi
Guy Ritchie’s sophomore feature, released 20 years ago this week, could just be another notch in an uneven filmography – were it not for one key ingredient.
Classic Corner: <i>Amarcord</i>

Classic Corner: Amarcord

Dec 4th, 2020 Jason Bailey
Federico Fellini’s 1973 masterpiece – currently on the Criterion Channel and part of the Collection’s new “Essential Fellini” box set – shows the master intermingling his early and late style.
<i>Flash Gordon</i> and the ‘Music Video’ Movie

Flash Gordon and the ‘Music Video’ Movie

Dec 1st, 2020 Bill Bria
The 1980 sci-fi cult classic wasn’t just noteworthy for its swords and special effects; it exhibited a new approach to pop music in film, one which would dominate in the coming decade.
JG Ballard and the Cinema of the Millennium

JG Ballard and the Cinema of the Millennium

Nov 30th, 2020 Zach Vasquez
With "Crash" out on Blu-ray this week from Criterion, we look back at the various attempts to translate JG Ballard's work to the screen.
The Dirty Bird and His Number One Fan: <i>Misery</i> at 30

The Dirty Bird and His Number One Fan: Misery at 30

Nov 30th, 2020 Anya Stanley
Rob Reiner’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, released 30 years ago this week, remains a fascinating examination of creative work, fandom, and femininity.
The Terror of Being Forgotten: Aging in <i>Sunset Boulevard</i> and <i>All About Eve</i>

The Terror of Being Forgotten: Aging in Sunset Boulevard and All About Eve

Nov 24th, 2020 Audrey Fox
Two iconic 1950 films looked at the challenges of aging for actresses – and have lost little of their relevance in the ensuing seven decades.
<i>Mona Lisa Smile</i>, <i>Dead Poets Society</i>, and The Subtle Sexism of How We View Movies

Mona Lisa Smile, Dead Poets Society, and The Subtle Sexism of How We View Movies

Nov 23rd, 2020 Emmy Potter
When ‘Mona Lisa Smile’ arrived in theaters in 2003, many critics wrote it off as a lesser ‘Dead Poets Society’ – which is wildly reductive to both the film and its themes.
The Fragility of <i>Unbreakable</i>

The Fragility of Unbreakable

Nov 20th, 2020 Ram Venkat Srikar
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Sixth Sense’ follow-up – released 20 years ago this week – wasn’t based on a comic book. But it captured the spirit of comic books and super heroes as few other films have.
Classic Corner: <i>He Walked By Night</i>

Classic Corner: He Walked By Night

Nov 20th, 2020 Jason Bailey
The 1948 thriller has the look and pedigree of film noir, but it’s a clear forerunner for the police procedurals to come.
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