Terry Gilliam’s vision of a totalitarian state where Christmas shopping and terrorist bombings exist side by side is a discomfiting primer for things to come.
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When Walt Disney Pictures released ‘Fantasia 2000’ in IMAX, they paved the way for a whole new world of theatrical exhibition.
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This story of a modern-day witch hunt bucks the tradition of depicting Christmas as a glittery veil that covers thornier questions of morality and charity.
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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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Making the transition from child star to adult actor is never easy. For every Jodie Foster or Kurt Russell, there are dozens of kids who gave up on acting when they hit puberty, or failed spectacularly when they attempted to take on more mature roles. When Kiernan Shipka showed up on Mad Men at six […]
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Jonathan Levine’s stoner comedy pays homage to Christmas movie forebears and poignantly captures the particular joys and melancholy of old friendships.
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Musical comedy stars take an unexpected walk on the dark side of the festive season.
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Ingmar Bergman’s 13th feature, now streaming on the Criterion Channel and Max, was a breakthrough: “I felt for the first time I’d made a good film.”
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Our annual showcase of offbeat holiday movies begins with one of the gnarliest we’ve ever recommended.
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With this audacious adaptation, RaMell Ross has made the best movie of 2024.
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As critics’ prizes and award body nominations are announced, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the genre films that will probably be ignored.
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With cult director Alex Cox on the cusp of turning 70, we look at ‘Walker,’ the film that rendered him unemployable in Hollywood.
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