Big Boys and Mighty Metaphors: The Symbolic Power of the Kaiju

By Meg Shields 

Big boys. Big ideas.

‘Mexican Gothic: The Films of Carlos Enrique Taboada’ Is Our Pick of the Week

By Rob Hunter 

Plus 13 more new releases to watch at home this week on UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

“I’m not interested in Emotion.” Willem Dafoe Takes Us ‘Inside’

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with director Vasilis Katsoupis and actor Willem Dafoe about ‘Inside’ and how shooting chronologically emotionally charged the performers.

Constraints as Style: The Visual Language of “Emily the Criminal”

By Meg Shields 

When constraints lead to creativity, good things happen.

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Is Action Movie Nirvana

By Rob Hunter 

The only thing better than the action is the cast bringing it all to life.

Not Even Florence Pugh Can Make ‘A Good Person’ Work

By Will DiGravio 

The latest from writer-director Zach Braff never finds its tonal center.

The Final Season of ‘Succession’ Is A No-Holds-Barred Triumph

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Season four of HBO’s Succession is satisfying, surprising, and a great showcase for season MVP Sarah Snook.

Why Pandora is the Thematic Key to ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’

By Meg Shields 

Can you *sea* what James Cameron is doing?

‘Directed by Roland Joffé’ Celebrates the Filmmaker’s Early Works

By Rob Hunter 

From ‘The Killing Fields’ to ‘City of Joy,’ these are Roland Joffé’s first four films.

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 is Must-See TV

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Showtime’s possibly-supernatural survival thriller returns with an intense second season that’s even better than the first.

Fourth Wall Breaks, Gaze, and the Feminine J’Accuse

By Meg Shields 

Here’s looking at you, audience.

‘Babylon’ Is Our Beautifully Messy Home Video Pick of the Week

By Rob Hunter 

Plus 6 more new releases to watch at home this week on UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!