Why Frederick Wiseman Was the Greatest Documentary Filmmaker Ever
His work depended on access. He filmed in hospital rooms where patients and families faced incommensurable agonies with the aid of the medical staff (“Near Death”); he filmed in…
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His work depended on access. He filmed in hospital rooms where patients and families faced incommensurable agonies with the aid of the medical staff (“Near Death”); he filmed in…
Fantasy films are irresistible. These tales of magic, fascinating fictional worlds, and scary mythical creatures have fascinated movie-goers since the dawn of the art form, and as such,…
Steve Martin and Martin Short paid tribute to the late Catherine O’Hara Friday night, raising a glass to the star during their “The Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short” comedy show in…
Horror has been one of the most versatile and widely celebrated genres of film since its inception, with few other art forms having the ability to truly instill fear in the hearts and…
So far, the 2020s have been a hell of a time for horror. After the golden age that the 2010s were for the genre, this decade needed to continue that legacy of darkness and violence. So…
If there is a type of movie that everyone can get excited about, it is the superhero genre, with the MCU revolutionizing cinema with massive events that nobody wanted to miss out on. There…
When people think of procedurals, the usual suspects tend to come to mind: crime scenes, badges, autopsies, and overworked staff squinting at evidence boards or patient charts. But some of…
Some might argue that a movie is only as good as its villain, and martial arts films are no exception. This subgenre of action films has provided audiences with some of the most thrilling,…
One of the most intriguing career journeys in Hollywood comes from Amanda Seyfried. Proving she is a versatile actress, the star has gone from playing the incredibly dim Karen Smith in…
Nearly two decades after its original release, director David Fincher's Zodiac remains one of the greatest serial killer movies ever made. Fincher has often dabbled in the genre, having…
Throughout the Golden Age of the Western genre, there are several decades of note for their impressive display of iconic horse operas that have continued to endure all these years later.…
No matter the era, books have served as a perfect source material for films. Whether it's your favorite novel ever or a recommendation from a friend, when the books you read become film…
Few things are more important to the success of a movie than a great villain. After all, a hero is a hero, but everybody loves a good villain. In the history of motion pictures, some of…
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban(2004) is regarded as one of the best films in the franchise, and for good reason. The film, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, marks an obvious tonal…
Audiences have been blessed with some of the best action and sci-fi movies of all time in the past 25 years, but few are better than 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road. Directed by George Miller,…
The early aughts saw a string of major Korean genre movies that crossed over to the West. Director Park Chan-wook delivered the revenge classic Oldboy, while Bong Joon-ho directed the…
From the widespread transition to DVD from VHS to the advent of the digital era and streaming services as the new norm, the past 30 years of filmmaking has seen a multitude of changes and…
With Apple TV, there are no wrong choices—you can only miss the genre, but not the quality of a show. Apple TV's meticulous approach to television and massive productions is reflected in…
There are only a handful of action masterpieces that are worthy of being considered the gold standard of the genre, and John McTiernan's Die Hardis way up there. This Christmas classic is…
The most genre-defining superhero movies in Hollywood history are the ones that properly translate the source material from the comic book panels to the big screen. Iconic moments that…
Definitions aren’t really much fun to read, but at least one is necessary for present purposes. Just what the hell is “classic rock?” It’s rock that’s classic. Well, it’s rock music from a…
Special guest Guillermo del Toro will join The George Stevens Lecture on Directing’s premiere screening of the newly-restored “The Greatest Story Ever Told” at the Academy Museum of Motion…
Top Holiday Movie One-Liners: The Ultimate Ranking From heartfelt to downright comedic — holiday movies are full of the most memorable, quotable lines we all love repeating each holiday…
Since 1959, when The Twilight Zonefirst took the world by storm, TV audiences have been obsessed with sci-fi shows. Of course, science-fiction had been around long before Rod Serling's hit…