The Other

Is it a genre, a movement, a fashion statement? However one defines noir, its appeal never seems to wane.

Jan 11, 1999 — It was quite a surprise to learn that David Lean had not read Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations before he embarked on his film version in 1945. The closeness of the adaptation, the understanding of the characters, make one swear it...

May 14, 2026 — Jane Schoenbrun’s third feature is met with raves, while three other early entries are seeing mixed reviews.

Dec 10, 2019 — Colleagues, students, and other admirers remember an essential figure of film and media studies.

May 24, 2022 — While some critics expected more gore, others see a wryly wise reflection on our biological future.

Aug 29, 2024 — Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has some critics rolling their eyes, while others embrace his unique and newly reinvigorated vision.

Oct 13, 2020 — Some critics are amused, others aren’t, but everyone agrees that Michelle Pfeiffer is outstanding.