‘Black Panther’ Does Not Need an Academy to Declare Itself Best Picture
Three years after its release, the Marvel superhero film only grows in its relevance. Read More
April 24, 2021
Debate Week
Every so often, we ring the bell for a week-long debate on a single topic. From The Best Year in Movies to The Best Summer Movie Ever to The Best Film to Lose Best Picture, Debate Week always delivers.
Explore the Debate Week archives below
‘Babe’ is an Award-Worthy Tale About the Underpig
Nominated for Best Picture in 1996, 'Babe' is not just a story about a talking pig but also about compassion… Read More
April 22, 2021
Why ‘The Social Network’ is the Best Movie to Lose Best Picture
You don't get to become an Oscar contender without making a few enemies. Read More
April 21, 2021
‘The Elephant Man’ is the Most Empathetic Film to Lose Best Picture
David Lynch has an exceptional grasp on what it means to be human. Read More
April 21, 2021
The Best Summer Movie Ever is ‘Jurassic Park’
What does the perfect movie look like? Here's your answer. Read More
April 26, 2018
The Best Summer Movie Ever is ‘Ratatouille’
Only 'Ratatouille' can satisfy the hunger stirred up by sizzling barbecue season. Read More
April 26, 2018
The Best Summer Movie Ever is ‘Wet Hot American Summer’
Perhaps the Best Summer Movie Ever is also the wettest, hottest, and most American. Paul Rudd probably thinks so. Read More
April 26, 2018
The Best Summer Movie Ever is ‘Independence Day’
A film that delivers the most patriotic speech in the history of cinema should definitely be in the conversation for… Read More
April 26, 2018
The Best Summer Movie Ever is ‘Spider-Man 2’
Spider-Man 2’s emotional and calculated story stands above modern summer flicks. Read More
April 26, 2018