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Somehow, James Gunn Always Gets You: An Appreciation of “Creature Commandos”

Somehow, James Gunn Always Gets You: An Appreciation of...

An appreciation of James Gunn in light of the conclusion of Creature Commandos.

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Roger Ebert (and More) on David Lynch

Roger Ebert (and More) on David Lynch

All of our writing about the work of David Lynch.

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The Metaphor Years: Writing Lessons from “The Twilight Zone”

The Metaphor Years: Writing Lessons from “The Twilight...

A look back at a show that never shied away from commenting on the world around...

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Meet the Writers: Zachary Lee

Meet the Writers: Zachary Lee

An interview with one of our critics and contributors, Zachary Lee.

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Starz’s “The Couple Next Door” Stops Itself From Reaching Great Heights

Starz’s “The Couple Next Door” Stops Itself From Reaching...

The core four actors feel like the only people not sleeping through these scenes. 

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“The Hangover,” “Rumours” Announced For Ebertfest 2025

“The Hangover,” “Rumours” Announced For Ebertfest 2025

Two comedies have been announced for this April's Eberfest.

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Book Excerpt: Foreword to The Wes Anderson Collection: Asteroid City by David Bordwell

Book Excerpt: Foreword to The Wes Anderson Collection:...

The foreword from Matt Zoller Seitz's new book, written by David Bordwell.

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Have a Great Day: David Lynch (1946-2025)

Have a Great Day: David Lynch (1946-2025)

A few words on one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, David Lynch.

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Peter Berg Shows the Ugly Side of American History With the Frustrating “American Primeval”

Peter Berg Shows the Ugly Side of American History With...

A manipulative tale of survival, as tasteless as it is hollow.

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Don’t Bother Waking Up for “On Call”

Don’t Bother Waking Up for “On Call”

It is entirely possible that both actors on "On Call" are actually talented; they...

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Cinema Is Freedom: Mohammad Rasoulof on “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”

Cinema Is Freedom: Mohammad Rasoulof on “The Seed of the...

An interview with the director of the award-winning "The Seed of the Sacred Fig".

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What’s gone can never be replaced: thoughts on Los Angeles, disasters, and the present moment

What’s gone can never be replaced: thoughts on Los Angeles,...

A few thoughts on the LA wildfires, and what it is doing to American entertainment,...

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Dream of Death: Robert Eggers on “Nosferatu”

Dream of Death: Robert Eggers on “Nosferatu”

An interview with the writer-director of Nosferatu about immersion, influence, and...

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Beachside Mingling at a Poignant Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch

Beachside Mingling at a Poignant Spirit Awards Nominee...

A report from the Independent Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch.

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Noah Wyle Anchors Intense, Effective Max Medical Drama “The Pitt”

Noah Wyle Anchors Intense, Effective Max Medical Drama...

"The Pitt" is a smart show that values character detail and intricate medical science...

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Short Films in Focus: My Son Went Quiet

Short Films in Focus: My Son Went Quiet

Our short film series highlights a fest hit from Slamdance, Fantasia, and more.

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Frustrating Second Season of “Severance” Gets Off to a Rocky Start

Frustrating Second Season of “Severance” Gets Off to a...

I still greatly admire “Severance” just for existing, but it’s a show weighed down...

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The Unloved, Part 133: Here

The Unloved, Part 133: Here

An ode to Robert Zemeckis' latest masterwork, written off mere months after its...