With the Oscars around the corner, this month’s look at the cinematic misdeeds of Miramax returns to a movie lost to time: the 1995 Best Picture nominee that served as a dry run for the success of “Life is Beautiful.”
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This 1931 comedy stands as one of the great films of the late silent era, a testament to the potent universality of Charlie Chaplin’s vision.
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This meditative documentary offers a view into life in the shadow of a volcano.
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While you may click play to see Grace Kelly’s movie debut, you’ll stay for the tremendous cast of character actors who make this thrilling tale a true gem.
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Nearly 30 years after its release, Curtis Hanson’s adaptation of James Ellroy’s corrupt cop thriller remains a riveting, intelligent watch.
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The late Tom Noonan had an unsettling presence that was perfect for horror, which filmmaker Ti West expertly utilizes in two of his early movies.
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Ingmar Bergman didn’t like to dwell on his directorial debut, but it’s worth watching to see his cinematic vision in its larval state.
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Will someone please put this series out of its—and our—misery?
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Bill Pullman has stolen two forgotten comedies about perfect crimes and imperfect criminals with strangely similar supporting roles that remind just how much we’ve always taken him for granted.
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The 76th edition of the German festival was its most controversial in years, but not really because of the films themselves.
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Our bi-weekly look at the best new titles on Blu-ray, 4K, and your subscription streaming services.
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Certainly Billy Bob Thorton’s work in “The Man Who Wasn’t There,” joining the Criterion Collection this week, is in the running.
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