David Lynch Captured the Appeal of the Unknown
The late director’s most successful work kept viewers in the dark.
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A Horrifying True Story, Told Through Mundane Details
I’m Still Here tempts viewers into a comforting lull before pulling the rug out from under them.
David Lynch Was America’s Cinematic Poet
The director’s death, at 78, is shocking only because it seemed he’d be with us forever.
No One Cares That the Chimpanzee Is Singing
The musical biopic Better Man is so much more than its curious gimmick.
Watch—And Rewatch—This 215-Minute Film
The Brutalist’s ambitious gamble with the audience mostly pays off.
The Film That Rips the Hollywood Comeback Narrative Apart
The Substance is one of several recent movies that scrutinize older female performers’ struggle to stay relevant.
Welcome Back to the ‘Tough Times’ Era
At last night’s Golden Globes, nobody had much to say about the presidential election—or politics at all.
The Golden Globes Got a Little Weird With It
The 2025 winners were all over the map, portending a wide-open awards season.
Nikki Glaser Came Prepared
At the Golden Globes, the comedian put her roastmaster experience to good use—if you listened closely.
Bob Dylan Broke Rules. A Complete Unknown Follows Them.
The biopic turns its subject’s independence and idiosyncrasies into the stuff of bland summary.