Introducing "Albert Brooks"
By playing himself in his debut feature 'Real Life,' Albert Brooks set the stage for a career of ruthless self-examination.
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Ghosts and Mirrors: Gena Rowlands in ‘Opening Night’
One of the late actress's most remarkable performances can be found in a film about the dangerously blurry lines between life and art.
In Review: 'Close Your Eyes,' 'Blink Twice'
Nearly 50 years after 'The Spirit of the Beehive,' Victor Erice makes an unexpected and masterful return. Elsewhere, Zoë Kravitz is only just getting started.
The Movie Jennifer Jason Leigh Was Making ✦
In 'Single White Female,' a great actress creates a character for a better movie.
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Interview: Chris Nashawaty on the Miraculous Summer Movie Season of 1982
In his new book ‘The Future Was Now,’ Nashawaty explores the summer that produced eight genre classics and how its influence has lingered for decades.
In Review: 'Alien: Romulus,' 'Caligula: The Ultimate Cut'
A horror franchise goes back to its roots and a notorious Penthouse production gets a dramatic makeover.