Features and Columns

The Darksaber’s Death in ‘The Mandalorian’

The big season three reveal? Lucasfilm doesn't care about magic swords—at least, this magic sword. Read More

Time is the Thing: Authority, Control, and the Key Theme of ‘TÁR’

The past has a way of catching up with everyone. Even Lydia Tár. Read More

4 (Technical) Reasons 3D Movies Aren’t Immersive

If you're not feeling especially "sucked in" to 3D movies, don't worry you're not alone. Read More

‘The Big Bus’ Drives Its Way Into Our Pick of the Week

Plus 14 more new releases to watch at home this week on UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD! Read More

Bad Trip, Good Scene: The Anatomy of a Great Movie Drug Trip Sequence

Grab your water and your trip babysitter, lads, we're going under! Read More

A Fast and Furious History of Director Cameos

Actor-directors ... director-actors ... what's the difference? Read More

An Impassioned Case For 2003’s ‘The Haunted Mansion’

Jennifer Tilly as a disembodied head trapped inside a crystal ball? Five stars. Read More

‘The Haunting of Julia’ Brings a Killer Final Shot to Our Pick of the Week

Plus 7 More New Releases to Watch This Week on Blu-ray/DVD! Read More

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ and The Purpose of Anti-War Cinema

Here's a video essay that takes a look at whether the 2022 remake of 'All Quiet on the Western Front'… Read More