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Fantastic Fest 2024: The Fall, The Birthday, Wake in Fright

Fantastic Fest 2024: The Fall, The Birthday, Wake in Fright

On three restorations from this year's Fantastic Fest, including Tarsem's masterpiece.

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Justice for Alex Forrest

Justice for Alex Forrest

Glenn Close as Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction was one of the '80s most well-known...

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The State of the 2024 Oscar Race

The State of the 2024 Oscar Race

A breakdown of where we are in the 2024 awards race - one that, as of now, has few...

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Fantastic Fest 2024: Table of Contents

Fantastic Fest 2024: Table of Contents

Our coverage from the best genre fest in the world.

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A Communication With Light: Azazel Jacobs on “His Three Daughters”

A Communication With Light: Azazel Jacobs on “His Three...

An interview with the writer-director of Netflix's latest familial drama.

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Fantastic Fest 2024: U Are the Universe, Planet B, The Rule of Jenny Pen

Fantastic Fest 2024: U Are the Universe, Planet B, The...

On three films from the great Austin genre fest from the Ukraine, France, and Australia.

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Saying Goodbye to Michael Loewenstein, Set Designer for Siskel & Ebert at the Movies

Saying Goodbye to Michael Loewenstein, Set Designer for...

A tribute to the legendary scenic designer who shaped the look of Siskel & Ebert...

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“Matlock” Remakes a Classic with Humor and Moral Force

“Matlock” Remakes a Classic with Humor and Moral Force

A review of the reboot of Matlock, starring Kathy Bates.

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In the Ring: James Madio and Steve Loff on “The Featherweight”

In the Ring: James Madio and Steve Loff on “The Featherweight”

An interview with the star and writer of this week's boxing drama.

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Zack Snyder’s Animated Netflix Epic “Twilight of the Gods” Aims for Valhalla, Lands at Mediocre

Zack Snyder’s Animated Netflix Epic “Twilight of the Gods”...

Whatever you’re looking for from your next adult animation binge—profundity, thrills,...

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TIFF 2024: A Canadian Perspective on This Year’s Festival of Festivals

TIFF 2024: A Canadian Perspective on This Year’s Festival...

A look back at this year's TIFF from someone who knows it well.

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Pull the String: Larry Karaszewski Remembers “Ed Wood” at 30

Pull the String: Larry Karaszewski Remembers “Ed Wood”...

A look back at one of the best movies of the '90s by one of its writers.

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“Agatha All Along” Wastes Supernatural Powers of an Excellent Cast

“Agatha All Along” Wastes Supernatural Powers of an Excellent...

A TV review of the frustrating latest in the MCU TV division.

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Colin Farrell Turns Gotham Into “The Sopranos” with HBO’s Thrilling “The Penguin”

Colin Farrell Turns Gotham Into “The Sopranos” with HBO’s...

Lauren LeFranc's take on the Gentleman of Crime soars, or rather waddles, past its...

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TIFF 2024: Village Keeper, 40 Acres, Flow

TIFF 2024: Village Keeper, 40 Acres, Flow

Our final dispatch from Toronto highlights three very different films, including...

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TIFF 2024: The Shadow Strays, Friendship, The Shrouds

TIFF 2024: The Shadow Strays, Friendship, The Shrouds

I didn’t do much in the way of Midnight Madness writing this year. Not only am I...

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Book Excerpt: LOST: Back to the Island: The Complete Critical Companion to The Classic TV Series by Emily St. James & Noel Murray

Book Excerpt: LOST: Back to the Island: The Complete Critical...

We are overjoyed to present an excerpt from the new volume of critical analysis...

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A Cinematic Partnership for the Ages: James Ivory and Director Stephen Soucy on Telling the Merchant Ivory Story

A Cinematic Partnership for the Ages: James Ivory and Director...

An interview with the legendary James Ivory and the director of a new film about...

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TIFF 2024: Mike Leigh Accepts the Ebert Director Award

TIFF 2024: Mike Leigh Accepts the Ebert Director Award

On the TIFF Tribute Awards, including a presentation to Mike Leigh with the Ebert...

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TIFF 2024: The Last Republican, A Sister’s Tale, From Ground Zero

TIFF 2024: The Last Republican, A Sister’s Tale, From Ground...

On three strong docs from TIFF this year, including a film about Adam Kinzinger.