The Ear

Jun 19, 2019 — To mark the anniversary, editors are highlighting some of her best work while critics and acolytes measure her impact.

Apr 1, 2019 — The artist, photographer, and filmmaker leaves behind one of the most varied and restless oeuvres in cinema.

Mar 7, 2019 — The liberating influence of the painter, filmmaker, writer, and performance artist is immeasurable.

Feb 20, 2019 — An overview of the award winners and a few critical and personal favorites.

Jan 23, 2019 — Checking in on how the nominees are currently faring with critics and awards prognosticators.

Dec 29, 2018 — Polls and ballots, lists and considered reflections give shape to the year that was.

Dec 12, 2018 — Selection to the registry ensures that “these films will be preserved for all time.”

Nov 27, 2018 — With The Magnificent Ambersons, Orson Welles created a model of period filmmaking, lightly deploying historical signifiers while focusing on the haunting power of his actors’ faces.

Nov 26, 2018 — The Magnificent Ambersons “Plus one and minus one equal nothing. So you mean I’m nothing in particular?” —Isabel “Remember you very well indeed.” —George “George, you never saw me before in your life!” —Eugene What is this cult I signed up...

Nov 26, 2018 — The cinematographer-turned-director reinvigorated British cinema with bold color and nonlinear storytelling.