Meet the Filmmakers of the 2025 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival
A brief Q&A featuring the films and filmmakers of the 15th annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival.
Review: ‘The Legend of Ochi’
Baby Ochi Forever! Plus other takeaways from A24’s new fantasy adventure movie.
‘La La Land’ Live: 5 Takeaways
‘La La Land’ is one of my all-time favorite movies, so being able to see La La Land Live in Chicago with the film’s composer Justin Hurwitz conducting was a thing to behold. Here’s what I loved about this very, very exciting experience.
Interview: Michael Shannon on ‘Eric Larue’ and the Art of Directing
12 questions with actor and Eric Larue director Michael Shannon about working with Judy Greer and Alexander Skarsgård, parenting, and the movie of his more people need to see.
Farewell to David Lynch, A True North in an Unruly Universe
An ode to the inimitable director who died doing what he loved (ripping cigs) during the first lunar standstill of 2025—compelling testimony that he is, undeniably, connected to the moon.
Top 10 Movies of 2024
From a post-apocalyptic wasteland to ‘70s-era Rockefeller Center, our 2024 picks showcase the most compelling people, places, and themes of the movie year.
I Love You A Latke: The Gelt-y Pleasure of Hanukkah Rom-Coms
Here are 6 cozy and/or cringey Hallmark Hanukkah movies to make your holiday couch time more festive.
Buzz’s Stuff in ‘Home Alone’, Ranked
An ode to the impressively chaotic bedroom collection of Kevin McCallister’s oafish older brother.
Interview: Director RaMell Ross on Lessons from ‘Nickel Boys’ and Photography
12+1 questions with Nickel Boys director RaMell Ross about how photography influences his filmmaking, whether Hamish Linklater can be trusted, and more.
Visions of Bob Dylan: The Wide-Open Dream of ‘I’m Not There’
Each style and star in Todd Haynes’ kaleidoscopic 2007 Bob Dylan biopic bears some resemblance to the celebrated musician—or at least the personas Dylan allows us to see.
Our Favorite Film Scores of the 21st Century
Here are the original scores from the last 25 years that have stayed in our listening rotation long after their movies released.
Judd Apatow Uses Comedy to Say the Scary Things Out Loud
How one of the most underrated, influential, and Oscar-worthy auteurs of the 21st century helped me bridge my comedy gap.
‘Children of Men’ Is A Miracle
Considering the state of the world, Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian masterpiece Children of Men remains uniquely and painfully resonant.
Our Favorite Theatergoing Experiences of the 21st Century
Tears, cheers, and other highlights from 25 years of going to the movies.