Features
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The Real Stories Behind ‘The Godfather’
A number of real gangsters inspired the characters of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece.
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What Movies Tell Us About the Expressive Power of Mozart’s Lacrimosa
We often think about what pre-existing music tells us about films, but what do films tell us about pre-existing music?
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Movie of the Year: The Matrix Resurrections
For our movie of 2021, we’re going back to where it all started…
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Performer of the Year: Michael Greyeyes
2021 was a great year for performances but only one can be named Performer of the Year. Shea Vassar explores why this rite can only be awarded to Michael Greyeyes.
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Filmmaker of the Year: Jane Campion
With ‘The Power of the Dog,’ Campion delivered a masterful take on one of cinema’s most-celebrated genres.
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‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Could Be Building to an Epic ‘Star Wars’ Crossover
All our hope lies in some familiar theme music.
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The Eerie Likeness of ‘Vertigo’ and ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’
“I’ve gone back to my first love: painting.”
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Eric Bana Solves a Murder in Our Home Video Pick of the Week
Plus 10 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!
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Scene of the Year: The Rooftop Concert in ‘The Beatles: Get Back’
We are told that this is the end for The Beatles, but what we witness on the Apple Corps roof is pure bliss.