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The Film StageThe Trailblazing Timelessness of Vivien Leigh’s Scarlett O’Hara A time capsule of Hollywood grandeur at its most epic scale, as well as an archaic, sanitized depiction of one of America’s greatest horrors, Gone with the Wind is both an essential cinematic…
The Film Stage15 Films to See In November After a rather staggering October when it comes to new releases, November continues the trend, delivering my favorite film of the year, a concert doc for the ages, a number of stellar international…
The Film StageCommonality and Differences: Kenji Ishizaka on Asian Future at the Tokyo International Film Festival The closer one looks at the actual, tangible world of international cinema, the more one realizes they have no coherent idea of what is going on.
The Film StageThe Complete Kubrick: The Killing, Paths of Glory, and Spartacus In celebration of Criterion’s The Complete Kubrick , we’re publishing a season of features dedicated to the filmmaker’s oeuvre and beyond, going through Criterion’s box set era by era and disc by…
The Film StageNew to Streaming: If I Go Will They Miss Me, American Doctor, Filipiñana, Ali G: Who Iz I? & 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 round-ups here . Ali G: Who Iz I?
The Film StageNYC Weekend Watch: Female Possession, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Shining International Cut & More NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings. BAM A series on female possession begins while Ken Russell’s reconstructed The Devils continues—read (or listen to) our interview with…
The Film StageEverytime Teaser: Sandra Wollner’s Unforgettable Cannes Winner Sets February Release Among the most staggering, unforgettable experiences one can have in a theater this year is Sandra Wollner’s Everytime , a drama about loss that skirts seemingly every convention one might want to…
The Film StagePaweł Pawlikowski on Fatherland, Watching Sandra Hüller Act, and Going Against the Grain of Modern Filmmaking When Thomas Mann visited post-war Germany in 1949, he was perhaps the most famous living German author.
The Film StageThe Best Movies Now Playing in Theaters Looking for what to see in theaters? Our feature, updated weekly, highlights our top recommendations for films currently in theaters, from new releases to restorations receiving a proper theatrical…
The Film StageQueen at Sea Review: Tom Courtenay and Juliette Binoche Lead Thorny Moral Dilemma Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2026 Berlinale coverage. The film arrives in theaters on October 30.
The Film StageGentle Monster Review: A Masterfully Performed Drama In the Aftermath of Betrayal Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2026 Cannes coverage. The film arrives in theaters on October 30 and on Netflix on November 18 .
The Film StageMoon Choi on Bedford Park, Being on the Busan Jury, and the Brilliance of Jeon Do-yeon In Stephanie Ahn’s Bedford Park , Moon Choi plays Audrey, a self-destructive health care worker trapped in a paralyzing relationship with her immigrant parents.
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