A Movie

Jan 10, 2020 — How do movies work? It’s a question that seems to have been on more than a few minds this week.

Oct 25, 2013 — “I’ve been asked to select ideal Halloween viewing from Criterion’s extensive catalog,” writes the novelist, critic, broadcaster, and all-around horror maven Kim Newman. “In the interests of not incriminating myself, I’ve stayed away from releases I’ve had a hand in...

Nov 27, 2012 — Writer, director, and author Paul Feig is the director and producer behind the hit comedy Bridesmaids, as well as the creator of the beloved cult series Freaks and Geeks, a director and coexecutive producer of The Office, and the author...

Feb 1, 1988 — Based on the novel by W.T. Burnett, this heist film set in a nameless midwestern city offered moviegoers in 1950 a new view of crime.

The Mountain Goats front man and novelist picked up a few favorite movies and shared his love for Bruce Lee, Laurence Olivier, Toshiro Mifune, and other screen icons.

The director of Bull Durham sings the praises of a few favorite movies, reminisces about an unforgettable encounter with Billy Wilder, and shares a piece of filmmaking wisdom.

The members of the beloved rock band take turns spotlighting movies that have a special meaning for them.

The multitalented auteur selects a few all-time favorites that reflect her bold cinematic style, as well as a number of movies she’s excited to see for the first time.

Kim Newman is a novelist, critic, and broadcaster. His books include the Anno Dracula series and Nightmare Movies. He is a contributing editor to Sight & Sound and Empire magazines and writes for Video Watchdog.

May 30, 2025 — The director discusses her path from neuroscience to cinema and the childhood memory that inspired her short August Visitor, a film about culture and intergenerational understanding.