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The Criterion Collection’s April Lineup Features Point Blank, Monty Python, and John Singleton on 4K

An especially strong cross-section of English-language cinema is represented by Criterion's April 2026 lineup, which sees Point Blank get a 4K disc that should...

All You Need Is Kill Review: Time-Loop Anime is a Visual Treat That Embraces Videogame Structure

The new All You Need Is Kill—director Kenichiro Akimoto and Studio 4°C’s animated reimagining of the time-loop novel that inspired Doug Liman's Tom Cruise vehi...

A Landmark of Brazilian Cinema is Restored in Exclusive Trailer for Carlos Diegues’ Bye Bye Brazil

As Brazilian cinema enjoys a major spotlight with The Secret Agent, I'm Still Here, Apocalypse in the Tropics, The Blue Trail, and beyond, it's prime time to d...

NYC Weekend Watch: Cockfighter, Last Days, Kevin Jerome Everson & More

NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings. Museum of Modern ArtA yearly highlight of New York’s repertory programming, To Save an...

Matt Johnson Travels Back to 2008 in Trailer for Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

Before his Dominic Sessa-led Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony arrives later this year, Matt Johnson has another film opening in theaters. Expanding on his web seri...

New to Streaming: Rebuilding, The Rip, Licorice Pizza, Twinless & More

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past r...

“I’m Not Seeing America Doing the Best Films”: Rodrigo Teixeira on Supporting Brian De Palma, James Gray, and Contemporary World Cinema

It could be a result of living abroad, or that a good producer’s work is often defined by their ability to stay quiet, but Rodrigo Teixeira has perhaps become ...

“There Are So Many Black Stories That Are Not Duly Explored”: Seeds Director Brittany Shyne on Her Sundance-Winning Debut

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 festival coverage. Seeds opens on January 16. Director Brittany Shyne didn’t grow up on a far...

Sound of Falling Review: A Pyschosexual Fever Dream of Epic Scope

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Sound of Falling opens on January 16. German writer-director Mascha Schi...

A Useful Ghost Review: A Peculiar, Humorous Paranormal Tale

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. A Useful Ghost opens on January 16. While ghosts and spirits have long been ...

News

The Criterion Collection’s May Lineup Includes Akira Kurosawa, Bob Fosse, and Joachim Trier on 4K

First Look at Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Set for August Release

Isabelle Huppert is The Blood Countess in Exclusive Poster for Ulrike Ottinger’s Berlinale Premiere

Trailers

Legendary Director Haile Gerima Returns in Exclusive Trailer for Black Lions – Roman Wolves, Premiering at Berlinale

Two Prosecutors Trailer: Sergei Loznitsa Captures a Quest for Justice

Omaha Trailer: John Magaro Takes a Heartbreaking Road Trip

Reviews

Rotterdam Review: First Light is a Calm, Confident Debut

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Review: Gore Verbinski Finally Returns with Refreshingly Madcap Adventure

My Father’s Shadow Review: A Lovely Tale of Familial Bonding That Plays Things Safe

Features

NYC Weekend Watch: Diane Keaton, The Brown Bunny, 2001 In Cinema & More

New to Streaming: Marty Supreme, Is This Thing On?, The Librarians, Happyend & More

The Best Movies Now Playing in Theaters

Interviews

“We Cut 95% of It Out”: Matt Johnson on Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Constant Re-Editing, and Season 3

Cashiers Du Cinéma Editors on Programming Their BAM Series and Celebrating Cinema Workers

Sam Rockwell on His Most Overlooked Films and Working with Gore Verbinski

Podcasts

The B-Side Ep. 175 – Rachel McAdams

The Best Films of 2025 and Most-Anticipated Films of 2026

The B-Side Ep. 174 – James Stewart (with Mitchell Beaupre)

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