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The New Cult Canon: 'The Duke of Burgundy'

The New Cult Canon: 'The Duke of Burgundy'

Scott Tobias

Peter Strickland's meticulously stylized kink connects erotic role-play to the negotiation of long-term relationships.

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Worst to Best: Music Videos Set in Movie Worlds

Worst to Best: Music Videos Set in Movie Worlds

Keith Phipps

From Madonna flirting with Austin Powers to Will Smith dancing with an alien, there's a long, sometimes dubious tradition of soundtrack videos that bring musical artists into the world of the films.

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Great Songs, Forgotten Movies: A Reveal Subscriber Playlist

Great Songs, Forgotten Movies: A Reveal Subscriber Playlist ✦

Scott Tobias

We turned an Open Question thread into your weekend soundtrack.

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In Review: 'Blue Beetle,' 'Strays'

In Review: 'Blue Beetle,' 'Strays'

Keith Phipps Scott Tobias

This week brings an insect-themed superhero from DC and a comedy with a bunch of dirty dogs.

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'Slums of Beverly Hills' at 25: Nomads on the fringes of a celebrity kingdom

'Slums of Beverly Hills' at 25: Nomads on the fringes of a celebrity kingdom

Scott Tobias

Tamara Jenkins' directorial debut vividly imagines a transitional summer in the life of a 15-year-old.

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The Crowded, Lonesome West of Utah’s Kane County

The Crowded, Lonesome West of Utah’s Kane County

Keith Phipps

A pair of Monte Hellman Westerns capture the cinematic contributions of a beautiful, desolate stretch of southern Utah.

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