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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.

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TIFF 2024: Babygirl, All We Imagine as Light, Queer

TIFF 2024: Babygirl, All We Imagine as Light, Queer

On three TIFF films that also played other fests, including divisive works from...

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TIFF 2024: Conclave, Relay, The Assessment

TIFF 2024: Conclave, Relay, The Assessment

On three twisty dramas from TIFF, including one of the best of the fest.

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TIFF 2024: Dead Talents Society, Else, Dead Mail

TIFF 2024: Dead Talents Society, Else, Dead Mail

On 3 films from TIFF's Midnight Madness program this year.

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TIFF 2024: Millers in Marriage, Sketch, The Deb

TIFF 2024: Millers in Marriage, Sketch, The Deb

On new films by Edward Burns and Rebel Wilson.

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TIFF 2024: Men of War, Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan & Sara, Ernest Cole: Lost and Found

TIFF 2024: Men of War, Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan...

On three very different docs from TIFF, all worth your time.

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Starz’ “Three Women” Stumbles Through Its Tale of Stifled Female Passion

Starz’ “Three Women” Stumbles Through Its Tale of Stifled...

While it sounds like the perfect setup for an introspective miniseries, “Three Women”...

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TIFF 2024: On Swift Horses, Meet the Barbarians, All of You

TIFF 2024: On Swift Horses, Meet the Barbarians, All of...

On three new films from TIFF, starring Jacob Elordi, Imogen Poots, and more.