With Noirvember in full swing, we explore the filmography of one of the poet laureates of film noir.
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Gary Sherman is a director’s director. In a more just world, he’d also be a household name—at least in cinephile households—and enjoy a stature similar to John Carpenter. That Carpenter comparison isn’t a random one, as the two have more than a little in common with one another. Both were—or, technically, still are—consummate craftsmen; both […]
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It’s another day that ends with the letter “y,” so it’s time to talk about Martin Scorsese again. Sorry that this man is so prolific! Sorry that his career is so varied! Sorry that his cinematic output is so singularly an extension of his array of influences, interests, and inspirations that every film is worth […]
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Elia Kazan’s 1950 classic – now streaming in the “Fox Noir” program of the Criterion Channel – is both of its moment and eerily prescient.
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Kenneth Branagh’s latest is wistful, nostalgic, and light as a feather – and that’s its biggest problem.
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A deep dive into Chloé Zhao’s debut feature – and its relation to her MCU entry, ‘Eternals.’
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Rebecca Hall’s period drama is gorgeously photographed, masterfully acted, and sensitively rendered.
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Our mini-reviews of ‘Double Walker,’ ‘Hell Hath No Fury,’ ‘Soulmates,’ and more.
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David Mamet’s intricate caper flick – released 20 years ago this week – is an underrated gem, filled with memorable dialogue, first-rate performances, and ingenious twists.
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The John Farrow thriller, now streaming on the Criterion Channel, is an ode to the effortless charisma of Robert Mitchum (and his chemistry with Jane Russell).
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With Pablo Larraín’s “Spencer” in theaters, we look back at an earlier, much stranger cinematic portrait of the Princess of Wales.
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Pablo Larraín’s latest micro-biopic is a fascinating exploration of royal anxiety, boosted by a marvelous Kristen Stewart performance.
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