Review: ‘Blades of the Guardians’ brings Wuxia to the Fury Road
With a massive cast and grand desert vistas, Yuen Woo-ping’s latest showcases the wuxia genre on an epic scale and should deliver anything a fan wants.
Review: ‘How to Make a Killing’ takes a nibble out of the rich
John Patton Ford’s follow-up to Emily the Criminal is an enjoyable, often funny flick riding the current wave of late-stage capitalism cinema. Just don’t expect any real social commentary or airtight logic.
Review: ‘Pillion’ shows the power, joy, and hilarity of submission
This is a smart, clever, well-crafted movie that offers a true representation of a highly stereotyped and often dismissed queer subculture and so much more.
Rachel Griffin picks 5 movies to pair with ‘The Sun and the Starmaker’
Author Rachel Griffin on the movies that complement her new novel.
Natasha Bowen picks 4 movies to pair with ‘Call of the Dragon’
Writer and teacher Natasha Bowen on the movies that complement her new novel.
Review: Charli XCX sells out Brat Summer in ‘The Moment’
While there are quite a few funny moments and scenarios in The Moment, this mockumentary is conceptually more interesting to think about than to watch.
Judd Winick picks 5 movies to pair with ‘The Mighty’
Cartoonist and author Judd Winick on the movies that complement his new graphic novel.
Review: ‘Take Me Home’ follows a family reckoning with disability and decline
Depicting the cold realities of the American medical system as well as the warm, quiet moments of family life that continue despite the circumstances, Liz Sargent’s Take Me Home dares to ask if it has to be this way.
Dustin Kensrue of Thrice picks 4 movies to pair with ‘Horizons/West’
Thrice guitarist and singer Dustin Kensrue on the movies that complement the band’s newest album.
Grace Annabella Anderson picks 4 movies to pair with ‘Art, Baby’
Indie singer-songwriter Grace Annabella Anderson on the movies that complement her debut album.
Why ‘Back to the Future’ is Eternal
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, here are 5 reasons Back to the Future remains an iconic cultural phenomenon.
‘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.
Top 50 Movies of the 21st Century
Our picks for the movies that have made our lives sweeter over the last 25 years.
How to Casually Bring Up Your Favorite Stephen King Movie Adaptation on a First Date
Not that I've ever done that before...
Interview: ‘In a Violent Nature’ Star Andrea Pavlovic on Horror and Scream Queens
12+1 questions with actor Andrea Pavlovic about her earliest horror movie memory, working with practical effects, and how In a Violent Nature reflects our times.
A Guy’s Guide to Watching ‘Dirty Dancing’
Think the 1987 Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze drama is “just a chick flick”? Guess again, bro.
7 Types of Letterboxd Users
The Archivist, The Flake, The Rebel, and other archetypes mingling in the social network for cinephiles.
Drawing Them In: Animated Movies for Every Stage of Childhood
The co-host of the Baby’s First Watchlist podcast breaks down the best animated movies for each childhood stage, from the toddler phase all the way through high school.
How ‘Inside Out’ (and My Wife) Taught Me True Empathy
One emotional scene in Pixar’s blockbuster brought home how empathy isn’t about logic—it’s about just being there.
Top 10 Animated Movies
From trash planets to totalitarian regimes, animation transports us to new worlds and tells powerful stories for all ages—whether in stop-motion, 2D illustration, or CGI. These are the animated movies that have drawn us in the most.