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On <em>Fleishman Is in Trouble</em> and the <em>Sex and the City</em> Problem

On Fleishman Is in Trouble and the Sex and the City Problem

Rebecca Ackermann Considers the Fundamental Conservatism of Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s Novel and Adaptation

By Rebecca Ackermann | February 22, 2023

From <em>Ghostbusters</em> to H.P. Lovecraft: A Cultural History of Slime

From Ghostbusters to H.P. Lovecraft: A Cultural History of Slime

Susanne Wedlich on the Manifestation of Paranoia in Film and Books

By Susanne Wedlich | February 22, 2023

The Poetics of Film: Four Poets on How Cinema Influences Their Work

The Poetics of Film: Four Poets on How Cinema Influences Their Work

On Dracula, Anna May Wong, Secret Sunshine, and “Horror Poetry”

By Christopher Kondrich | February 17, 2023

Why Cate Blanchett’s Lesbian Fandom Matters to <em>TÁR</em>

Why Cate Blanchett’s Lesbian Fandom Matters to TÁR

Victoria Wiet on the Competing Interpretations Enabled by Blanchett’s Sapphic Allure

By Victoria Wiet | February 17, 2023

Watch the new trailer for certified genius Bob Odenkirk’s <em>Lucky Hank.</em>

Watch the new trailer for certified genius Bob Odenkirk’s Lucky Hank.

By Jonny Diamond | February 16, 2023

10 Horror Movies About Black-White Race Relations Not Named <em>Get Out</em>

10 Horror Movies About Black-White Race Relations Not Named Get Out

Films That Dared to “Go There”... with Varying Degrees of Success

By Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris | February 13, 2023

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Kristen Stewart is playing Susan Sontag in a new biopic.

By Jessie Gaynor | February 10, 2023

Nikole Hannah-Jones on Opposition to the 1619 Project and Teaching Slavery in Schools

By Nikole Hannah-Jones | February 10, 2023

In Knock at the Cabin, M. Night Shyamalan’s Twist is the Lack of a Twist

By Jonathan Russell Clark | February 10, 2023

Ann Napolitano on Seeing Her Book <em>Dear Edward</em> Adapted for TV

Ann Napolitano on Seeing Her Book Dear Edward Adapted for TV

“I was meeting a figment of my imagination—what could be more magical?”

By Ann Napolitano | February 8, 2023

Helen Mirren is playing Patricia Highsmith in a new thriller.

Helen Mirren is playing Patricia Highsmith in a new thriller.

By Dan Sheehan | February 7, 2023

How <em>On the Waterfront</em> Made Marlon Brando a Cinematic Icon

How On the Waterfront Made Marlon Brando a Cinematic Icon

David Thomson on the Rise of an Old Hollywood Leading Man

By David Thomson | February 7, 2023

Olivia Colman is your new Miss Havisham.

Olivia Colman is your new Miss Havisham.

By Dan Sheehan | February 6, 2023

Literary Dispatches from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival

Literary Dispatches from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival

Jihane Bousfiha on Cat Person, Eileen, Shortcomings, and More

By Jihane Bousfiha | February 6, 2023

The Literary Film and TV You Need to Stream in February

The Literary Film and TV You Need to Stream in February

Or, a Bunch of Reasons to Stay Indoors

By Emily Temple | February 3, 2023

How <em>The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air</em> Tackled the Topic of Black Fatherhood

How The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Tackled the Topic of Black Fatherhood

Chris Palmer Considers the Show’s Lasting Impact and Influence

By Chris Palmer | February 2, 2023

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