Take a ‘Detour’ this Noirvember and Shed Yourself of Pity
Edgar G. Ulmer's 1945 film noir is just the kind of gritty, loathsome confection you should crave during Noirvember. Read More
November 7, 2020
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Making Dynamite From Pennies in ‘Finding Steve McQueen’
We chat with Mark Steven Johnson about how he juggled multiple timelines and tones for little more than $5 million. Read More
March 28, 2019
The Real Story Behind Michael Mann’s ‘Heat’
The cat-and-mouse chase. The iconic diner scene. The epic shootout. These things actually happened. Read More
January 21, 2019
How ‘Bodyguard’ Nails its High Tension Scenes
If you haven't heard of this Golden Globe nominated thriller yet, we break down two exciting scenes that'll make it… Read More
December 19, 2018
Patty Jenkins and Chris Pine Keep the Dream Team Alive and Well with ‘I Am The Night’
TNT's new limited crime series hailing from director Patty Jenkins and creator Sam Sheridan spells doom from the start. Read More
November 13, 2018
‘Ash Is Purest White’ Review: Tao and Zhangke Solidify Themselves As One of Film’s Greatest Duos (NYFF)
Zhangke's latest is a mesmerizing dive into the rural Chinese underground. Read More
September 26, 2018
5 Reasons Why ‘The Alienist’ Needs a Second Season
Creators of the TNT period crime drama don't have any plans to continue the show, but here's why we want… Read More
July 20, 2018
The Enduring Feminist Vision of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’
Madison Brek explores the feminist themes of 'The Silence of the Lambs' and why Clarice Starling is one of the… Read More
March 8, 2018