Acclaimed for a delicate portrait of queer Black adolescence and an ambitious epic set in the era of Jim Crow, the Nashville-born writer and director has distinguished herself as a major new force in contemporary American cinema.

Lisa Morton is a screenwriter and author whose books include The Cinema of Tsui Hark (2001), Savage Detours: The Life and Work of Ann Savage (2010), and The Art of the Zombie Movie (2023). Her film writing includes articles about...

Jul 17, 2025 — Among this month’s highlights are a spotlight on ’90s soundtracks, a celebration of Hong Kong icon Sammo Hung, and a retrospective of the work of Spanish auteur Bigas Luna.

Jul 24, 2025 — Along with new work from Arnaud Desplechin and Anne Émond, the festival will present first features directed by Brian Cox, James McAvoy, and John Early.

Mar 31, 2022 — This year’s edition features a spotlight on Alice Diop.

Feb 10, 2020 — The ragman’s son became one of Hollywood’s brightest stars, working most memorably with Wilder, Minnelli, and Kubrick.

Mar 12, 2026 — A selection of fine writing on this year’s Academy Award nominees.

May 2, 2025 — Audiences carry on flocking to Sinners, but few have seen either version of The Comeback Trail.

Feb 11, 2025 — The Berlinale will screen several critical favorites fresh from their premieres at Sundance.

Jan 7, 2019 — Critics are fine with the actors who’ve won Golden Globes this year—as for the films they appear in, not so much.