Where the Crawdads Sing

Nov 22, 2023 — Quite an emotional range this week, from musicals and romantic comedies to the terror of nuclear war.

Oct 24, 2022 — A lively new podcast traces the history of German cinema in the Weimar era.

Aug 18, 2022 — With an obsessive attention to detail and tiny gestures, Ronald Bronstein’s debut feature film turns the tale of one neurotic Brooklyn man into a furious work of personal cinema.

Aug 16, 2022 — The director’s first novel is an action-packed prequel and sequel to his 1995 film.

Dec 8, 2021 — One of the liveliest and most perceptive cultural critics is gone at sixty-four.

Oct 20, 2021 — The range this month stretches from the silent era to this weekend’s launch of The Liberated Film Club.

Jul 12, 2021 — The British director’s autobiographical sequel is one of the most enthusiastically reviewed films at Cannes so far.

Nov 23, 2020 — The new adaptation of August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom stars Viola Davis and features the final performance from Chadwick Boseman.

May 14, 2020 — Sorely missing the festival this year, filmmakers and critics swap memories and reflections.

Dec 2, 2019 — For Sama is the surprise winner at the the British Independent Film Awards, and John Waters picks his favorite films of 2019.