1971 gave us bursts of magnificent cinematic iconoclasm that had no future — culturally or politically.
Peg Aloi
Film Review: “Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched” — Definitive Documentary on Folk Horror
There’s no question in my mind that Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched will remain the definitive work on the history of folk horror for many years to come.
Film Review: “Saint Maud” — Stylish, Subtle, and Sometimes Scary
This is a dazzling debut by filmmaker Rose Glass, who has made a powerful film that is grounded, first and foremost, in the monstrousness of daily living.
Television True Crime Series: “The Investigation” — Unraveling Evil
The Investigation is a slow-burning thriller that fuses the gravity of a documentary with the darkness of a complex murder mystery.
Film Review: “The Dig” — The Depths of Discovery
The Dig is suffused with a very English (and problematic) sense of history: why it matters, how it can be taken for granted, and the odd way that certain elements of the past are valorized while others are kept buried.
Film Review: “Supernova” — Our Stars, Ourselves
In Supernova, nuance rules: Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth bring a naturalistic grace to the voice and energy of their aging characters
WATCH CLOSELY: “The Stand” Stumbles
Though the cast is generally excellent, Stephen King’s characters are often at the mercy of wrongheaded writing or needlessly flashy special effects.
Film Commentary: “Nomadland” and Freedom’s Call — A Realistic Look at a Growing Subculture
Director Chloé Zhao evokes the refreshing experience of freedom felt at the end of a nomad’s typical work day.
WATCH CLOSELY: “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” Ends on a Sentimental Note
I will miss Chilling Adventures of Sabrina more than I may care to admit.
Film Review: The Best Horror of 2020
It was the most terrifying of times, it was the most horrifying of times.