Newsletter
In 'Him,' American Football Is a Really Big Deal, Apparently
Plus, some quick thoughts on 'The Long Walk.'
Newsletter
Film Festivals
TIFF 2025 Dispatch #2: Rian Johnson and Steven Soderbergh Pull Off Resurrections; Frankenstein Should Have Stayed Buried
Stephen David Miller wraps up the Toronto Film Festival, with thoughts on Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, The Christophers, Frankenstein, Rental Family, and Blue Heron.
Film Festivals
TIFF 2025 Dispatch #1: Dwayne Johnson Gets Serious, Chris Evans Gets Silly, Russell Crowe Splits the Difference, and a Tale of Two Hamlets
Stephen David Miller gives an update from the Toronto Film Festival, with thoughts on Hamnet, Hamlet, The Smashing Machine, Nuremberg, and Sacrifice
Commentary
I'm Sad That The World That Inspired Me To Get Into This Game Is Now Gone
A few thoughts on the death of [paid, institutional] criticism.
Movie Reviews
Darren Aronofsky Throws a Career Change-Up with 'Caught Stealing'
In his messy neo-noir caper, the filmmaker muses on roads not taken.
Movie Reviews
‘Weapons’ Is a Haunting, Hilarious Fairy Tale for Our Waking Nightmare
The adults are not all right.
Newsletter
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Is a Fun Reset for the MCU
Plus: some quick thoughts on Ari Aster's 'Eddington.'
Newsletter
James Gunn's 'Superman' Restores Heart and Humanity to a Beloved, Iconic Superhero
It also feels like the second film in a series. That's not necessarily a bad thing.
Movie Reviews
After Five Years, Charlize Theron Returns in ‘The Old Guard 2.’ Was It Worth the Wait?
The Netflix sequel stays charming thanks to the chemistry among the cast and the plot’s overwrought mythology.
Movie Reviews
‘F1 The Movie’ Is a Long Car Commercial and Also One of the Greatest IMAX Experiences Ever
Plus: A few thoughts on 28 'Years Later.'
Newsletter
Breaking Down the Gnarliest Kills of 'Final Destination Bloodlines' with the Directors (Part 2)
Part 2 of David's conversation with Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, the directors of 'Final Destination Bloodlines.'
Newsletter
The Live Action 'Dragon' Remake Captures the Thrills of the Original. Is That Enough?
Plus some quick thoughts on 'The Life of Chuck.'