‘The Beginning or the End’: Oppenheimer Before ‘Oppenheimer’
In 1947, MGM released a film billed as the true story of the creation of the atom bomb. It wasn't.
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In Review: 'Oppenheimer,' 'Barbie'
As expected, the "Barbenheimer" weekend offers the two most compelling movies of the summer.
The '80s in 40: ‘Body Heat’ (August 28, 1981)
Lawrence Kasdan's 'Double Indemnity' homage confirmed the 1980s as a fertile ground for film noir.
In Review: 'Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One,' 'Afire,' 'Theater Camp'
This week, Tom Cruise puts his life on the line for your entertainment, Christian Petzold builds a literary comedy around a dyspeptic writer and theater kids put on a show.
#90 (tie): ‘Parasite’: The Reveal discusses all 100 of Sight & Sound’s Greatest Films of All Time
One of the Sight & Sound list's newest additions, Bong Joon-ho's deftly tells a satirical story of deception and class divisions.
In Review: 'Joy Ride,' 'Earth Mama'
A raunchy, carefree comedy and a somber, burdened drama highlight a characteristically low-key post-July 4th weekend.