The Year of Joe Don Baker ✦
With three films released in 1973, the late character actor established himself as a throwback tough-guy for a new era.
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Anatomy of a Singalong: “Tiny Dancer” and the Bittersweet Soul of ‘Almost Famous’ ✦
For his 2000 film, Cameron Crowe used a semi-forgotten Elton John to create an unforgettable scene.
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Open Question: Catching Up With the Readers (Pre-Summer Edition) ✦
Now it's your turn to tell us what 2025 movies we need to see.
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In Review: 'Final Destination Bloodlines,' 'Sister Midnight'
Horror two ways this week as a franchise favorite returns after a 14-year break and an Indian film reaches for instant cult status.
Catching Up With the Critics (Pre-Summer Edition)
With blockbuster season upon us, it's a good time to check out the early-year gems that slipped under the radar.
Darkness at the Edge of Town: James Foley’s ‘At Close Range’ and ‘After Dark, My Sweet’
The late director’s early films include a pair of haunting crime stories inspired by fact and fiction.