Review: ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ is a faithful, crowd-pleasing whodunit
If Glass Onion felt a bit too sunny for you, director Rian Johnson’s third Knives Out film injects a dab of gothic mystery and a surprisingly thoughtful depiction of the power of faith.
3 Takeaways from ‘Mitski: The Land’
Our thoughts on the new concert film from indie rock singer-songwriter Mitski.
Review: The Jesus horror film ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ left us with so many questions
Why does Jesus have the stereotypical TikTok boy haircut? And who asked for a scene of Nicolas Cage washing FKA Twigs’ feet?
Dan Deacon’s Sweet 16
Composer and electronic musician Dan Deacon on the movies and movie experiences that have made his life sweeter.
Review: Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ is an easygoing ode to cinematic oddballs
While this French New Wave-inspired film lacks significant stakes and surprises, getting a low-key Linklater period hangout movie is its own type of cinematic treat.
Aisha Harris’s Sweet 16
Author and Pop Culture Happy Hour podcaster Aisha Harris on the movies and movie experiences that have made her life sweeter.
Brooks Betts of Mayday Parade picks 4 movies to pair with ‘Sad’
Mayday Parade guitarist Brooks Betts on the movies that complement the band’s new album.
Meet the Filmmakers of the 2025 Chicago International Film Festival
A brief Q&A about what they learned making their movie, their filmmaking superpower, and more.
Interview: Toby Poser and John Adams on ‘Mother of Flies’ and the Language of Folk Horror
12+1 questions with family filmmaking duo Toby Poser and John Adams about their latest indie horror film Mother of Flies, taking cues from nature, and more.
What Your Favorite Horror Comedy Says About Society
Here are 11 horror-comedy classics that are more than just laughs and blood splatter—and prove society itself is the punchline.
Review: ‘Frankenstein’ is a visual feast that’s both thrilling and hollow
Guillermo del Toro’s dream project has been in the works for nearly two decades, which shows in its incredible craftsmanship. If only the story got the same attention.
Jason Vena of Acceptance picks 5 movies to pair with ‘Phantoms/Twenty’
Acceptance lead singer Jason Vena on the movies that complement the band’s new remastered album.
Review: ‘Ballad of a Small Player’ is a bombastic yet predictable gambling thriller
Edward Berger’s excessive directing style and a brilliant Colin Farrell performance elevate what would otherwise be a mediocre algorithm movie into a mostly fun ride.
Review: ‘The Summer Book’ is a serene meditation on loss and coming of age
Author Tove Jansson was best known for her Moomin children’s books, but it’s her acclaimed novel that’s been turned into a feature film—and a lovely one at that.