What happens when Hollywood’s alpha male of action cinema slips a little existentialism into his escapism? The results are somewhat confusing but strangely compelling.
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Frank Marshall’s “thrill-omedy” deftly combines Hitchcockian suspense with campy 1950s creature feature fun, but there’s more to this film than basic B-movie entertainment.
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Now streaming on the Criterion Channel as part of its Summer Romances series, Elia Kazan’s 1961 melodrama of sexual frustration is overheated in the best possible way.
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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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In 1945, Gene Kelly was about to near the beginning of his illustrious career. Jerry Mouse was already at the top. We explore how the two came to dance together.
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In a setting away from their childhood homes, two young men realize they have taken different paths. One has entered into […]
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Bill Murray’s only directorial effort captures his curmudgeonly spirit in its chronicle of three bank robbers on a farcical New York City odyssey.
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Eddie Murphy’s 1984 super-smash is a true crowdpleaser with a fascinating backstory.
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Three boys escape their humdrum suburban lives by going to space in Joe Dante’s sci-fi fantasy, which launched into theaters 40 years ago.
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On the twenty-fifth anniversary of its French release, we look back at the documentary that’s come to represent Agnès Varda’s uniquely generous approach to filmmaking.
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On the eve of its “Golden 41st Anniversary 4K restoration” and upcoming sequel, a look back at the creation, genius, and four-hour bootleg version of Rob Reiner’s comedy classic.
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In the 2024 documentary The Beach Boys, a disc jockey describes the Beach Boys as “America’s band.” Their blend of pristine […]
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