A re-examination of two sci-fi films (released 30 and 40 years ago), and how they may have predicted our Extremely Online present.
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On its 25th anniversary, a look back at the beloved female buddy comedy, and the timeless message it shares.
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Brian De Palma’s 1976 adaptation of Stephen King’s debut novel remains an electrifying exercise in thrilling style.
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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.
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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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Alexander Payne’s debut feature hits a little different in the current women’s health crisis.
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John Ford’s 1962 Western wasn’t merely a team-up of legends John Wayne, James Stewart, and Lee Marvin; it was a pointed commentary on the stories America tells about itself.
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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.
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Director John Frankenheimer and star Burt Lancaster continued their fruitful ‘60s collaboration with this mean, muscular adventure thriller, now streaming on Amazon Prime.
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Mary Pickford was born 130 years ago this week. She was a groundbreaking silent movie star, but she also created a template for industry power that is still followed today.
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This month, we look back at Miramax’s messy mishandling of what should’ve been a slam-dunk entry in the “Shakespeare for teens” craze.
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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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