<em>The Holdovers</em> is a Revelation

The Holdovers is a Revelation

Alexander Payne's new film is perfect, full stop.

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 27, 2023

Despite Some Pitfalls, <em>Killers of the Flower Moon</em> Swells with Humanity and Heart

Despite Some Pitfalls, Killers of the Flower Moon Swells with Humanity and Heart

On Martin Scorsese’s New Adaptation of David Grann’s Monumental Book

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 20, 2023

Did J.D. Salinger Wield Copyright as Self-Protection?

Did J.D. Salinger Wield Copyright as Self-Protection?

"Copyright protections can stop a work from being copied, pirated, poached. They can't stop it from being misunderstood."

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 30, 2023

<em>The Last Voyage of the Demeter</em> is a Creative <em>Dracula</em> Adaptation That Bites Off a Bit More Than It Can Chew

The Last Voyage of the Demeter is a Creative Dracula Adaptation That Bites Off a Bit More Than It Can Chew

Olivia Rutigliano Grades André Øvredal's New Film on a Curve

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 11, 2023

Greta Gerwig’s <em>Barbie</em> is a Fascinating, Spectacular Philosophical Experiment

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is a Fascinating, Spectacular Philosophical Experiment

Barbie Literalizes the Abstract and Abstracts the Literal in an Engaging, Thought-Provoking Inquiry into the Female Experience

By Olivia Rutigliano | July 21, 2023

This summer, read a screenplay.

This summer, read a screenplay.

By Olivia Rutigliano | July 6, 2023

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Indiana Jones: Here We Go Again

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 30, 2023

Beyond the Road Not Taken: Past Lives is a Love Story of Thoughtful Restraint

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 23, 2023

Asteroid City is Wes Anderson’s Metaphysical Masterpiece

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 16, 2023

<em>You Hurt My Feelings</em> is a Sincere, Satisfying Relationship Comedy

You Hurt My Feelings is a Sincere, Satisfying Relationship Comedy

On Nicole Holofcener’s New Film About the Little Lies That Help Us Maintain Loving Relationships

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 9, 2023

Paul Schrader’s <em>Master Gardener</em> Doesn’t See the Forest for the Trees

Paul Schrader’s Master Gardener Doesn’t See the Forest for the Trees

The Third of Schrader's “God's Lonely Men” Trilogy Promises a Fruitful Plot but Is Sadly Under-Seeded

By Olivia Rutigliano | May 26, 2023

Take a Sigh of Relief: <em>Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.</em> is Wonderful

Take a Sigh of Relief: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. is Wonderful

The 53-Year Wait Was Worth It

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 21, 2023

<em>Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman</em> is an Uncanny, Stirring Film and a Worthy Tribute to Haruki Murakami

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman is an Uncanny, Stirring Film and a Worthy Tribute to Haruki Murakami

Pierre Földes’ Animated Film is Based on Six Murakami Stories, and Adeptly Captures Their Eerie, Longing Tones

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 14, 2023

<em>Renfield</em> Doesn’t Know What to Do With Itself

Renfield Doesn’t Know What to Do With Itself

The Dracula Relationship Comedy Starts Off Strong, and Then Lowers Its Stakes to Become... a Buddy Cop Movie

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 14, 2023

<em>How to Blow Up a Pipeline</em> is a Brisk Thriller and a Passionate Argument for Revolution

How to Blow Up a Pipeline is a Brisk Thriller and a Passionate Argument for Revolution

The Fictionalization of Andreas Malm’s 2021 Manifesto Asks How Far We Should Go to Fight Climate Destruction and Injustice

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 7, 2023

<em>The Lost King</em> is a Jubilant Story of Historical Discovery and Overdue Recognition

The Lost King is a Jubilant Story of Historical Discovery and Overdue Recognition

The New Film From Stephen Frears and Steve Coogan Gives Credit to the Woman Who Found Richard III’s Lost Grave

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 31, 2023

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