Rough Trade, Big City: The Legacy of ‘Midnight Cowboy’ Rough Trade, Big City: The Legacy of ‘Midnight Cowboy’
Glenn Frankel’s new book explores the making of a film that has become almost synonymous with New York City.
May 26, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Adam Nayman
Red Carpet at the Picket Line Red Carpet at the Picket Line
As Hollywood’s aristocracy convened for the Oscars, laid-off hotel workers were protesting to get their jobs back.
Apr 30, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
The Caustic Grace of ‘French Exit’ The Caustic Grace of ‘French Exit’
This surreal “tragedy of manners” is a showcase for one of Hollywood’s most compelling actresses—Michelle Pfeiffer.
Apr 29, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Vikram Murthi
The Triumph of ‘Céline and Julie Go Boating’ The Triumph of ‘Céline and Julie Go Boating’
Why Jacques Rivette’s 1974 film of female friendship and surrealism remains a masterpiece.
Apr 7, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
Judas and the Black Messiah’s Stark Binaries Judas and the Black Messiah’s Stark Binaries
A new biopic of Fred Hampton poses a question: Will a film ever capture the radical spirit of the Black Panthers?
Mar 18, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Kearse
How Pelé Sold Out How Pelé Sold Out
A new Netflix documentary revisits the soccer star’s illustrious World Cup career during a pivotal period in Brazilian history.
Mar 4, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Miguel Salazar
The Front Lines The Front Lines
On Atlantis, Dear Comrades!, and A Glitch in the Matrix.
Feb 24, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
What Popular Culture Misunderstands About Addiction What Popular Culture Misunderstands About Addiction
Much of the film and TV we consume misleads audiences with inaccurate and harmful depictions of recovery and treatment.
Feb 18, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Zachary Siegel
The Long History of the FBI’s Surveillance of Martin Luther King The Long History of the FBI’s Surveillance of Martin Luther King
A new documentary details the bureau’s response to King and how the harassment of left-wing radicals and activists of color was integral to its mission in the 20th century.
Feb 16, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Robert Greene II
‘Minari’ Is a Landmark for Asian American Cinema ‘Minari’ Is a Landmark for Asian American Cinema
Lee Isaac Chung’s poignant immigrant drama is the kind of film that can be felt with all five senses.
Feb 11, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim