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12/07/202103/02/2024inVODepths, Reviewsby Josh Bell5 min read

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

It’s a holiday edition of our straight-to-VOD column, featuring mini-reviews of “Pups Alone,” “Christmas vs. the Walters,” “The Advent Calendar,” and more.

12/06/202103/02/2024inHappy Birthday, Looking Backby Julia Sirmons5 min read

The Cynical Sentiment of Network

The acidity of Lumet and Chayefsky’s classic – released 45 years ago – has been duly noted. But what about its heart?

12/03/202103/02/2024inLooking Backby Megan Feeney8 min read

Classic Corner: Nightmare Alley

This 1947 Tyrone Power vehicle has become a film noir favorite. A look back, on the eve of Guillermo del Toro’s remake:

12/02/202103/02/2024inReviewsby Jason Bailey5 min read

Review: Benedetta

Paul Verhoeven’s “lesbian nun movie” is gleefully provocative, unapologetically bawdy… and surprisingly thoughtful.

12/02/202103/02/2024inReviewsby Kimber Myers4 min read

Review: Wolf

Nathalie Biancheri’s latest doesn’t quite come together, but it’s a well-made film with a stunning central performance.

12/01/202103/02/2024inLooking Backby Craig D. Lindsey7 min read

Harvey’s Hellhole: Mimic

Back in 1997, Miramax did Guillermo del Toro dirty. With his “Nightmare Alley” on the way, we look back at that ill-fated collaboration.

11/30/202103/02/2024inReviewsby Marya Gates6 min read

Review: The Power of the Dog

Jane Campion’s thoughtful, complex Western drama is one of the year’s best films.

11/30/202103/02/2024inVODepths, Reviewsby Josh Bell5 min read

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) On Demand This Week

Our mini-reviews of “Death of a Telemarketer,” “Red Pill,” “Castle Falls,” and more of this week’s direct-to-VOD titles.

11/29/202103/02/2024inLooking Backby Edwin Arnaudin9 min read

The Eternal Adaptability of Heaven Can Wait

With Warren Beatty’s 1978 version out this week on Blu-ray, we take a look at the various screen iterations of ‘Here Comes Mr. Jordan,’ aka ‘Heaven Can Wait.’