Movie of the Year (2020): ‘First Cow’
There's more to love than just Evie the Cow in Kelly Reichardt's tender heist movie, our favorite of 2020. Read More
December 27, 2020
Essays
Scene of the Year: Rudy Giuliani Behind Closed Doors in ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’
'Twas the year of Giuliani humiliation and all through the land, not a creature wasn't laughing, not even Republicans. Read More
December 26, 2020
The All-Star Collaboration of ‘The Philadelphia Story’ Still Dazzles 80 Years Later
From star Katharine Hepburn to director George Cukor, everyone involved with this MGM classic brought incredible talent. Read More
December 26, 2020
Performer of the Year (2020): Chadwick Boseman
His last two performances, in 'Da 5 Bloods' and 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' suggest he was embarking on a remarkable… Read More
December 25, 2020
The Middle-Aged Protagonist of ‘Soul’ is the Hero My Child-Self Needed
Pixar's latest endeavor is a crushing confrontation of self, but it offers tools to battle the inevitable onslaught of doubt. Read More
December 25, 2020
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ and the Melodrama of the Gods
The sequel wants nothing to do with a recognizable reality. Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot are here to clash with… Read More
December 24, 2020
How 2020 Was Unintentionally Reflected in the Movies of 2020
We reflect on films that somehow managed to successfully capture the cultural zeitgeist of this year. Read More
December 20, 2020
2020 Was the Year of Found Footage and Creative DIY Filmmaking
Even a pandemic can't stop horror filmmakers from tapping into the found footage genre to create terror in the digital… Read More
December 19, 2020
‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Escapes the Trap of Stage-to-Screen
The adaptation finds validation through two crackling performances from Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. Read More
December 18, 2020
Exploring Radical Empathy in the Movies of 2020
In 2020, films asked us to look at unconventional ways we can connect with people when they need it most. Read More
December 17, 2020