The Up Series

Apr 12, 2011 — After Army of Shadows, Melville and I stayed in touch . . . One day, he announced: “I’m going to make a new film. You’re not composing the score for it; I’ve contacted Michel Legrand . . .” Of course, I was disappointed....

Oct 18, 1998 — 1986 was not a good time to make a film which attempted to capture the Punk spirit. Deep into second-term Reagan/Thatcher, American and British pop culture were infected with cynicism, hopelessness, immobility. So when Alex Cox came over with his...

Sep 26, 2025 — The week brings a celebration of restorationists and the new and younger audiences showing up to see their work.

Jan 5, 2026 — One of France’s biggest stars took the world by storm before her reputation took a turn.

Aug 2, 2024 — Along with the new Senses of Cinema, we’re reading interviews with Michael Roemer, Claire Denis, and M. Night Shyamalan.

Jul 3, 2024 — The Museum of the Moving Image celebrates the centenary with four features and a newly restored documentary.

Sep 7, 2022 — The first reviews are in for new films by Martin McDonagh, Joanna Hogg, Emanuele Crialese, and Koji Fukada.

Mar 17, 2022 — New restorations of the six films directed by the renowned actress will screen from coast to coast.

Apr 28, 2020 — Twenty of the world’s top festivals, including Cannes, Venice, Berlin, and Sundance, will take part in a free global event.

Apr 1, 2020 — Cultural institutions around the country are cutting back, but it’s the fear of losing Film Comment that has set off alarms among cinephiles.