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Danny Huston Talks Growing Up with ‘The Maltese Falcon’
As John Huston's directorial debut turns 80 years old, his son speaks to its lasting legacy in film history.
‘WandaVision’ Episode 3 Reveals a Gang of Outside Invaders
The sillier this series becomes, the darker the reality appears.
Patience and Perspective: The Gentle Editing of ‘First Cow’
Here's a video essay the breaks down why the genre-defying softness of 'First Cow' permeates its edit.
30 Things We Learned from Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Dead Again’ Commentary
"Another terrible in-joke coming up I'm afraid, but I couldn't resist it."
Why Most Movies are Shot with Two Dominant Colors
Remember the orange and teal plague of the 2010s? Good times.
A Mystery Leads to Dark Laughter in Our Pick of the Week
Plus 11 more new releases to watch at home this week on Blu-ray/DVD!
The Decade-Defining Darkness of ‘First Reformed’
Here's a video essay on why the pride and despair of Paul Schrader's film defines the latent darkness of the 2010s.
Every James Bond Reference in the ‘Austin Powers’ Movies
Baby. Yeah, Baby.
Reimagining an Icon in ‘Lupin III: The First’
Lupin III is one of the first icons of manga and anime history. A new film that takes the character into 3D animation for the first time lives up to all the expectations that come with that legacy.
Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Consumerist Hellscape
In the alt-comedy duo's foray into the world of feature filmmaking, the absurdity of American capitalism is a deadly part of our reality.
How They Shot the Locust Scene in ‘Days of Heaven’
Everything in 'Days of Heaven' was accomplished in-camera. And yes that includes the locusts.
The Sound Design of ‘The Lord of the Rings’
Turns out understanding how they designed the screams of the Nazgûl only makes them creepier.
Classic MCU Villainy Lurks Beneath the ‘WandaVision’ Premiere
We investigate the first two episodes to uncover their dark connections to comic books and the early phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Second Season of M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Servant’ Loses Its Dark Center
When the disturbing first season made us feel bad, it was the sign of a job well done. The second season of the M. Night Shyamalan-produced series, unfortunately, just feels bad because it is bad.
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