When Stanley Kubrick’s final feature was posthumously released in 1999, responses were… divided. A quarter century (and a Criterion 4K) later, more viewers have caught on to what Kubrick was up to.
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Fifty years ago this month, François Truffaut’s stunning period piece introduced American audiences to Isabelle Adjani’s uniquely dedicated brand of acting.
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James L. Brooks’s first film in 15 years leaves little doubt that his best days are far, far behind him.
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The hilarious third film in the stoner trilogy is a very good holiday film and a great 3D movie — whether or not you have the technology to view it as intended.
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On its 60th anniversary, a look at Elizabeth Hartman’s dazzling debut turn, and what happened to her career in its wake.
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In this left-of-center holiday tale, animator Satoshi Kon gave dignity to those marginalized by society.
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The Best Movies to Buy or Stream This Week: The Long Walk, The Mastermind, Kill the Jockey, and More
Our bi-weekly look at the best new titles on Blu-ray, 4K, and your subscription streaming services.
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Quit playing “Reindeer Games” – John Frankenheimer’s ultimate Christmas movie is this down-and-dirty holiday hangover where the only white stuff falling is Neo-Nazi scum.
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On its 25th anniversary, a look back at the movie that severed Miramax’s relationship with Billy Bob Thornton — and put his directorial side hustle to an end.
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With Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother” out this month, a look back at his first indie triptych.
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Two upcoming film versions of Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” — one out Friday, the other MUCH later — offer an opportunity to meditate on the state of the art.
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Paolo Sorrentino and Toni Servillo reteam to invent a president for this Italian drama.
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