Bong Joon Ho Will Always Root for the Losers
In his new film, Mickey 17, the director brings his preoccupation with classism to outer space.
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Mickey 17 Is Sad, Strange, and So Much Fun
Bong Joon Ho’s first film after Parasite is another satire, this time with a delirious sci-fi veneer.
A Thriller That’s Most Fun When It’s Boring
Even the most mundane moments are riveting in the new deep-sea drama film Last Breath.
The Tiny Film That Dominated the Oscars
Anora swept the awards, proving that Hollywood’s biggest night could still recognize indie movies.
Conan O’Brien Understood the Assignment
The Oscars host was silly and serious by turns—and delightfully in control of the evening.
The Rise of the Anti-Fan
Artists are transforming the pop culture they can’t stand into impressive original works of their own.
What College Football and the Oscars Have in Common
My father-in-law likes one; I like the other. They’re more similar than I realized.
Merle Oberon Was Way, Way Ahead of Her Time
The actor is often erased from narratives of racial progress in Hollywood. That should change.
There Was Never a Movie Star Like Gene Hackman
The veteran actor reimagined the face of a Hollywood leading man.
Here’s Who Will Win at the 2025 Oscars
And who should win