Stanley Kubrick and the Rationale Behind Incessant Takes
Some directors say "we got it" when they do not, in fact, "got it." Those directors are not Stanley Kubrick.
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22 Things We Learned from the ‘House’ Commentary
"So that's kind of the tone of the movie."
How Women Took Up Space in the Movies of 2020
Watch a video essay about the female-led films that defined cinema last year.
Are We Human, or Are We Pop Star?
Through the mockumentary 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping' and the documentary 'Miss Americana,' the limits of humanizing the pop star persona are tested.
Remembering the Animation of Blue Sky Studios
As Disney shutters the 20th Century Fox animation division, we look back fondly on what they did best.
HBO’s Swedish Import ‘Beartown’ Skates on Thin Ice
Fredrik Backman's best-selling novel gets the small-screen treatment with this grim, underwritten adaptation.
The Ending of ‘Saint Maud’ Explained
In Rose Glass's breakout feature, God is not what He seems.
Bryan Bertino and 21st-Century Nihilism
Director Bryan Bertino's filmography is a dark and hopeless dive into the unpredictability of violence and the inability to truly avoid it.
‘Silk Road’ is a Road Better Left Untaken
Illegal drugs, attempted murder, and the dark web seem a lot more interesting than this film suggests.
‘Blithe Spirit’ Resurrects Noel Coward’s Play But It Never Comes to Life
A great cast has nowhere to go in this lifeless comedy.
The Ending of ‘I Care a Lot’ Explained
In J Blakeson's crime film, Rosamund Pike plays a woman who won't rest until ultimate success has been achieved.
A Hero and A Villain Rise in ‘WandaVision’ Episode 7
As we race to a catastrophic climax, Wanda's fate rests with two Westview interlopers.
The Brief and Scandalous History of the X Rating
What was its purpose and why was it so infamous? Let's sneak a peek, shall we?
How an Intimacy Coordinator Affects Story on a Film Set
We chat with intimacy coordinator Marcus Watson about how he shares the same mission as costumes, stunts, and production design. They're all there for the story.
Double Take: They Got ‘Constantine’ Right The First Time
For its 16th anniversary, here's our re-appraisal of the DC comic book movie.
28 Things We Learned from John Woo’s ‘Hard-Boiled’ Commentary
"Hand me a stuntman and I can do almost anything."
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