Essays
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The Seamless Transitions in ‘The Shape of Water’
Editor Sidney Wolinsky shouldn’t be overlooked this awards season.
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The Real Civil War Began in ‘The Incredible Hulk’
In part 2 of our odyssey towards ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ Marvel forgets to choose sides in the Banner vs. Hulk grudge match.
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It’s Time We Appreciated Andrea Riseborough
With ‘Black Mirror’ on Netflix and four films at Sundance, 2018 is supplying us with ample opportunity to give this perpetually underrated actor her due.
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Revisiting Derry: How Last Year’s Horror Breakout ‘IT’ Is Better The Second Time Around
The horror adaptation gets better each time you watch.
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Jonathan Demme’s ‘Stop Making Sense’ Is Much More Than A Concert Film
Once in a Lifetime a film comes around that shatters genre conventions.
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The Success of ‘Three Billboards’ Depends on Who’s Doing the Talking
Martin McDonagh’s film may have cleaned up at the Golden Globes, but the numbers suggest a more diverse critical body wouldn’t have been so forgiving of its flaws.
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The Perfect Mix of Drama and Documentary in ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’
American cinema’s showman brought the circus to the movies 66 years ago.
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The Cinematic Legacy of Jacques Cousteau
The man, the myth, the legend, and his persistent influence on screen.
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The Snubs and Surprises of the 2018 Golden Globes
The ‘Three Billboards’ love was strong.