cinema
Why Are Christmas Movies So Bad?
From overt manipulation to mawkish sentimentality, the worst Christmas movies have it all.
'Mars Attacks!' Was the Disaster Movie That Ravaged Disaster Movies
'Mars Attacks!', which is about to turn 20, came out the same year as many other big-budget disaster movies, but the cult classic couldn't be more different from its rivals.
Adam Driver Wants to Disappear
We talk to the actor about his role in the new Jim Jarmusch film, being in the Marines and life under the Star Wars spotlight.
RIP Raoul Coutard: The Man Who Made Cinematography Invisible
Whether it's in a drone tracking shot or the referential pastiche of Tarantino and Wes Anderson, Coutard's vision of hyper-staged naturalism is everywhere.
Werner Herzog Really, Really Likes Volcanoes
We caught up with the legendary filmmaker to talk about 'Into the Inferno,' his gorgeous new documentary about volcanoes, poetry, and North Korea.
Dogs Go To the Cinema
Professional dog trainers acted as ushers, while popcorn and soft drinks were replaced by dog treats.
The Lonely Island Knows 'Popstar' Won't Be as Good as 'This Is Spinal Tap'
We talked to the comedy trio about the inspiration for the mockumentary, Justin Bieber, and whether Taylor Swift would get away with murder.
This Film Reveals the Cruel Dysfunction of the British Welfare System
The Palme d'Or-winning film by Ken Loach follows the struggle of two Brits attempting to navigate the shamefully unhelpful system.
What It Was Like to Be Stanley Kubrick's Assistant for Three Decades
In a new memoir, the director's longtime assistant sheds light on Kubrick's famously controlled sets and offers a unique portrait of one of the 20th century's most famous filmmakers.
Hail, Caesar! is the Coen Brothers’ Most Coensy Film Yet
They keep fucking with us and we keep coming back for more.
Kurt Russell on ‘The Hateful Eight’ and Skateboarding with Charles Bronson
We caught up with the Hateful Eight star to talk about his penchant for Westerns, working with Tarantino, and that time Snake Plissken startled four badass guys in East St. Louis.
Spike Lee's ‘Chi-Raq’ Fails to Tell the Real Story Behind Chicago's Gun Violence
The controversial new film tells a story of gun violence that's deeply personal to me, but he gets it wrong.