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Classic Corner: <i>Coonskin</i>
Zach Vasquez
Looking Back

Classic Corner: Coonskin

May 20th, 2022
On Ralph Bakshi’s blisteringly transgressive animated satire of American race relations, now streaming on The Criterion Channel.
The Unnerving Timelessness of <i>The Intruder</i>
Josh Bell
Looking Back

The Unnerving Timelessness of The Intruder

May 18th, 2022
Roger Corman's social thriller was released 60 years ago this week, but it feels as vital and urgent as today's headlines.
Harvey's Hellhole: <i>Hostage</i>
Craig Lindsey
Looking Back

Harvey's Hellhole: Hostage

May 17th, 2022
In light of his recent announcement of retirement, we look back at one of the least discussed (but most effective) Bruce Willis performances.
The Same Again, Only In English
Craig J. Clark
Looking Back

The Same Again, Only In English

May 16th, 2022
When Michael Haneke remade his 1997 film 'Funny Games' 15 years ago, he joined a long, strange tradition of filmmakers remaking their own movies.
Classic Corner: <i>Semi-Tough</i>
Sean Burns
Looking Back

Classic Corner: Semi-Tough

May 13th, 2022
Michael Ritchie teamed with Burt Reynolds to adapt the bestselling novel about good ol' boy pro football players - and crafted something no one was...
How Katharine Hepburn Became a Comedienne - and Turned Her Career Around
Audrey Fox
Looking Back

How Katharine Hepburn Became a Comedienne - and Turned Her Career Around

May 9th, 2022
In 1938, the gifted actress was struggling after a string of flops. She would have to redefine her screen persona to save her career – and she did...
Classic Corner: <i>The Ruling Class</i>
Julia Sirmons
Looking Back

Classic Corner: The Ruling Class

May 6th, 2022
The British are particularly fixated on their class system – and equally obsessed with satirizing it. Peter Medak’s The Ruling Class, made 50...
<i>The Company of Wolves</i>: Not All Fairy Tales End Happily
Kayleigh Donaldson
Looking Back

The Company of Wolves: Not All Fairy Tales End Happily

May 3rd, 2022
We’ve seen plenty of cinematic riffs on the characters and tropes of the fairy tale – but never one quite like this.
Celebrating Richard E. Grant at 65 (and His Greatest Role at 35)
Sara Batkie
Looking Back

Celebrating Richard E. Grant at 65 (and His Greatest Role at 35)

May 2nd, 2022
On this, the week of his milestone birthday, we look back at the genius of Grant's iconic performance in 'Withnail & I.'
Classic Corner: <i>The Last Detail</i>
Anya Stanley
Looking Back

Classic Corner: The Last Detail

Apr 29th, 2022
Hal Ashby's foul-mouthed favorite - now streaming on HBO Max - sports an iconic Jack Nicholson performance and an anti-authoritarian streak a mile...
The Cautionary-Tale Prescience of ‘Tron’ and ‘The Lawnmower Man’
Bill Bria
Looking Back

The Cautionary-Tale Prescience of ‘Tron’ and ‘The Lawnmower Man’

Apr 27th, 2022
A re-examination of two sci-fi films (released 30 and 40 years ago), and how they may have predicted our Extremely Online present.
The Singular Pleasures of a Romy and Michele Day
Josh Bell
Looking Back

The Singular Pleasures of a Romy and Michele Day

Apr 25th, 2022
On its 25th anniversary, a look back at the beloved female buddy comedy, and the timeless message it shares.
Classic Corner: <i>Carrie</i>
Sean Burns
Looking Back

Classic Corner: Carrie

Apr 22nd, 2022
Brian De Palma's 1976 adaptation of Stephen King's debut novel remains an electrifying exercise in thrilling style.
<i>Moonstruck</i>: Nicolas Cage Was Always Nicolas Cage
Kayleigh Donaldson
Looking Back

Moonstruck: Nicolas Cage Was Always Nicolas Cage

Apr 19th, 2022
With his new meta-movie ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ heading into theaters, we look back at one of Nicolas Cage’s most memorable...
Fritz Lang: King of the Two-Part Film
Craig J. Clark
Looking Back

Fritz Lang: King of the Two-Part Film

Apr 18th, 2022
A century before the two-part events of ‘The Avengers,’ ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘The Hunger Games,’ and ‘Twilight,’ German groundbreaker...
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