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The Future Was Now Warps Through the Seminal Sci-Fi Summer of 1982
A review of Chris Nashawaty's new book about the science fiction spectacles of 1982, and how they paved the way for the Hollywood blockbuster machine of today.
A review of Chris Nashawaty's new book about the science fiction spectacles of 1982, and how they paved the way for the Hollywood blockbuster machine of today.
The staff picks for the best films of the first half of 2024.
George Miller's fifth and presumably final "Mad Max" movie reimagines the world he created.
Our second video from Cannes on the climate, the jury, and more.
Chaz offers a video preview of the most exciting titles passing through this year's festival.
From a Donald Trump origin story to the return of Furiosa, here’s a look at the movies everyone’s excited to see at the world’s most prestigious film festival.
Fallout has finally become a TV series, and it's just as twisted as fans hoped it would be.
Highlights from the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.
A tribute to the legendary Tina Turner.
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming includes Bros, Don't Worry Darling, and 4K releases of Malcolm X and WALL-E.
A look back at Peter Weir's best films, on the occasion of his upcoming lifetime achievement Oscar.
Our critic recaps the highlights of this year's KVIFF.
A dispatch on major Cannes world premieres, including the latest from Agnieszka Smoczynska, Ruben Östlund, and Ali Abbasi.
Another diary dispatch from a critic's time at Cannes, including thoughts on new films by George Miller and James Gray.
A preview of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, which includes new films by David Cronenberg, Claire Denis, Kelly Reichardt, Park Chan-wook, and many more.
A report on the titles announced for the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
A review of the excellent new book about the making of Mad Max: Fury Road.
A review of a new volume about films that never happened.
Christy Lemire on the staff choice for the 4th best film of the 2010s, George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road.
Ben Kenigsberg predicts "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" will win the Palme d'Or.
While it does remind one of the fun mechanics of the 2018 release in this series, it too often pales in comparison, feeling like an echo of greatness more than greatness itself.
A review of Fallout 76.
A preview of Cinepocalypse, taking place this weekend and next week at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, IL.
A review of four films from the Midnight program of the Sundance Film Festival.
A report on new films from Armando Iannucci, Aaron Sorkin, and Lynn Shelton.