‘Leave the World Behind’ Shows the Comforting Power of Pop Culture
Sam Esmail’s Netflix movie Leave the World Behind, which stars Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, and Mahershala Ali, uses media in clever ways.
Ridley Scott’s Other Movie About the Napoleonic War Was His First
The Duellists, starring Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel, is set during the Napoleonic age and is an early sign of Scott’s later genius.
Kurt Russell Isn’t What Makes ‘Tombstone’ a Great Western
Val Kilmer’s performance as Doc Holliday alongside Kurt Russell is the best part of Tombstone.
Tim Burton’s Films Are Ultimately Always About Tim Burton, and That’s Okay
From Edward Scissorhands to Beetlejuice, Tim Burton is hyperfixated on the idea of his image as a quirky outsider artist.
Tom Hiddleston and Rachel Weisz Are Doomed Lovers in This Drama
The Deep Blue Sea gives Tom Hiddleston and Rachel Weisz some of the finest performances of their careers.
‘The Big Heat’ Gave Us a Scorching Take on Cops
In 1953, cops were almost always the good guys. But The Big Heat was ahead of its time, showing that sometimes the police aren't in the right.
How Three Actors Took Over for Heath Ledger’s Final Performance
Before he could finish filming The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Heath Ledger tragically passed away, but three friends took over his role.
The Chilling Ways HAL 9000 Influenced Anthony Hopkins’ Hannibal Lecter
Anthony Hopkins has said his Hannibal Lecter was influenced by HAL 9000 and Truman Capote, but how do those inspirations play out on screen?