Be Great!

Feb 13, 2023 — Spirits of the dead, obsessive lovers, and fiery dancers ignite the screen in the work of the great Spanish filmmaker.

Jun 8, 2022 — A major figure in contemporary Hindi literature pays tribute to Guru Dutt in this fantasia that reimagines the great filmmaker’s death.

Oct 27, 2021 — Two great podcasts launch new seasons, and another expands on a new book about New York movies.

Mar 13, 2020 — Maybe in tough times we can draw strength from our passion for great cinema.

Sep 5, 2019 — Critics split three ways: Joker is just plain great, or great but dangerous, or dangerous and also really quite bad.

Jul 22, 2014 — Jeanne Moreau’s flighty, enigmatic Jackie in Jacques Demy’s poetic drama is in the great tradition of dreamy Demy heroines.

Mar 26, 2014 — The author recalls his encounters with the great Swedish actress.

Dec 22, 2013 — The author reflects on his interactions with the great filmmaker.

Sep 30, 2013 — The author describes his interactions with the great Polish filmmaker.

Mar 13, 2013 — The slimiest movie monster of them all is part of—and perfects—a great tradition of unstoppable outer-space invaders.