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The Killer Inside Me: 'A History of Violence' at 20

The Killer Inside Me: 'A History of Violence' at 20

Scott Tobias

How David Cronenberg's pulpy thriller about the secret past of a real Midwesterner continues to haunt the culture.

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#60 (tie): 'Moonlight': The Reveal discusses all 100 of Sight & Sound’s Greatest Films of All Time

#60 (tie): 'Moonlight': The Reveal discusses all 100 of Sight & Sound’s Greatest Films of All Time

Keith Phipps Scott Tobias

Barry Jenkins' second film explores yearning, addiction, sadness, and resilience via a lyrical coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of Miami.

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Open Question: Who should make more comedies?

Open Question: Who should make more comedies? ✦

Keith Phipps

Some actors have not gotten (or taken) enough chances to be funny.

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In Review: 'Warfare,' 'Drop,' 'The Amateur'

In Review: 'Warfare,' 'Drop,' 'The Amateur'

Scott Tobias Keith Phipps

This week, Alex Garland heads into battle (again), Meghann Fahy has a rough first date, and Rami Malek leaves his desk job at the CIA.

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When Val Kilmer Went to College

When Val Kilmer Went to College ✦

Scott Tobias

In an era of sophomoric campus comedies, the late actor led 'Real Genius' to a more enlightened place.

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Killer Clowns, Evil Spirits, and Eerie Text Messages: Scenes From the 2025 Overlook Film Festival

Killer Clowns, Evil Spirits, and Eerie Text Messages: Scenes From the 2025 Overlook Film Festival

Keith Phipps

Every spring, New Orleans plays host to a spooky film festival that celebrates all things horror (and horror-ish). We, once again, paid it a visit.

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