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Rewind Breakout Performances

The Breakout Performances of 2019

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With these rising talents on the horizon, the future looks very bright indeed.

Decade Predictions

14 Bold Predictions for Pop Culture in the 2020s

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What will happen in our pop culture in the decade to come? Our team peers into a crystal ball to make some predictions.

The Social Network

‘The Social Network’ Gave Us an Origin Story For Internet Toxicity

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It’s almost as if David Fincher was trying to warn us…

Decade Directors

Which Director Had The Best Decade?

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16 directors, from provocateurs to experimentalists to horror masters to Paul Thomas Anderson.

Hisdarkmaterials

‘His Dark Materials’ Explained: What’s the Deal with Daemons?

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Here’s what you need to know about Philip Pullman’s fantastical creatures.

Full Metal Modine

Rediscovering Cinema’s Purpose via a ‘Full Metal Modine’ Weekend

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A Matthew Modine marathon provided a rejuvenating theatrical pleasure.

Doctor Manhattan

‘Watchmen’ Explained: Who is Doctor Manhattan?

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The original comic’s iconic superhero hasn’t officially appeared in the HBO series yet, but his shadow looms large.

Decade Of The Fan

The Decade of the Fan

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(And The Scars It Is Going to Leave)

Decade Rewind Amy Adams

Amy Adams: A Decade of Awards-Worthy Performances

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Sometimes major awards do not reflect an actress’s true talent.