Features
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‘No Way Out’ and the Best of “Social Message” Film Noir
Sidney Poitier’s first big role was also the film that finally showed America just how ugly their racist ideals really were.
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The Comic Book Company That Saved ‘Star Wars’ Reclaims the Brand
Dark Horse Comics will once again publish new ‘Star Wars’ stories from every era in the franchise. Get excited.
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In Praise of ‘Silenced’: The Film that Shook South Korean Cinema
‘Silenced’ is a very difficult film to watch. But with subject matter this pressing, it’s an important film to have on your radar.
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The Delirious Imaginarium of Daniel Radcliffe
The daring performer’s robust dramatic finesse accompanies an enthusiasm for eccentricity. Somewhere in between, magic happens.
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28 Things We Learned from the ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Commentary
“We keep trying to break as many stereotypes as possible in this movie.”
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‘The Great’ is a Violent Delight
FSR chief television critic Valerie Ettenhofer reviews Season 2 of Hulu’s quasi-historical series, calling the return ruthless, funny, and relentlessly entertaining.
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7 Oddities Worth Exploring in the Final ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer
While this trailer delivers several expected beats, it also suggests several weird turns for the franchise.
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Beelzebub’s Blockbuster: Why ‘The Exorcist’ Terrified Audiences in 1973
‘The Exorcist’ was the Christmas hit that rocked Hollywood. Here’s why audiences in 1973 found the film so scary.
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After Years of Anticipation, ‘The Wheel of Time’ Falls Flat
FSR chief television critic Valerie Ettenhofer says it’s hard to engage with Amazon’s new high fantasy series thanks to its middling CGI and overstuffed mythology.