This Is It

May 17, 2021 — Koresky and his mother revisit ten films from the 1980s, a decade abundant with vital performances from female stars.

Apr 30, 2020 — Check out what’s in store next month on our streaming service!

Sep 25, 2019 — With Polyester, his first movie to flirt with the mainstream, maverick filmmaker John Waters set out to send up the overripe Hollywood melodramas of yesteryear—but also “to make a movie that really stunk,” as he has put it. Inspired by...

Jun 26, 2019 — The producer of our edition of Agnès Varda’s feminist musical explores the film’s roots in the women’s movement and how the director achieved its warm, playful tone.

May 20, 2019 — While a few find the family drama heavy-handed, most critics are enthusiastically cheering on Loach’s latest competition entry.

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

Oct 31, 2018 — Lists of favorites from a genre on the rise.

Aug 30, 2018 — World premieres, the best of the fests, and half a dozen classics selected by guest director Jonathan Lethem.

Jul 20, 2018 — His work with Akira Kurosawa introduced Japanese cinema to the western world.

May 18, 2018 — The young Chinese director transports critics to a state of “melancholic bliss.”