The Infinite Reinvention of Wong Kar Wai
With the release of The Criterion Collection's "World of Wong Kar Wai" set, we look at how Hong Kong's King of Cool has built an inimitable career on repetition and iteration.
Luke Hicks
‘One for the Road’ Takes Us on an Evocative, Soapy Farewell Road Trip
Pure, five-time-distilled heartache overshadows dynamic direction and a banger soundtrack.
‘Passing’ Marks a Fluid, Formal Directorial Debut for Rebecca Hall
Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga glow in grey in Harlem Renaissance-era New York City.
‘John and the Hole’ Marks a Tense, Vacant Feature Debut
Pascual Sisto shows directorial prowess with his first feature, but what is it all about?
Dash Shaw’s Sophomore Effort ‘Cryptozoo’ Fascinates on the Surface
From the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, we review 'Cryptozoo,' the latest from Shaw and animation director Jane Samborski.
‘Maud’ and God: A Conversation with Rose Glass
The writer-director's debut feature, 'Saint Maud,' is finally coming to US screens. We got on the phone with her nearly a year ago.
The 20 Best Non-English Language Movies of 2020
"Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films." - Bong Joon-ho accepting another award.
A Color Theory Reading of Todd Haynes’ ‘Carol’
When it comes to Todd Haynes, Ed Lachman, and color, “There are no accidents.”
The 20 Best Comedies of 2020
In a year when we really needed a laugh, these movies granted us that, albeit mostly amidst dark and bittersweet themes.
Scene of the Year: Rudy Giuliani Behind Closed Doors in ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’
'Twas the year of Giuliani humiliation and all through the land, not a creature wasn't laughing, not even Republicans.
