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Wim Wenders Soundtracks Fiction’s Ritual in U.S. Trailer for Perfect Days

The power of Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day” stems from its restraint: a piano’s torch song, nearly Sinatra-like; the singer’s nasal-mush baritone, divinely. Strings ...

“I Don’t Think Directors Should Be Amenable”: Erik Messerschmidt on Shooting The Killer and David Fincher’s Simple Process

One of my most-read pieces last year revolved around two films that hadn't shown a single frame. Strange except for the fact that it was a conversation with Er...

Nintendo Announces Live-Action Legend of Zelda Feature

The impact of two Legend of Zelda games––Ocarina of Time (1998) and Majora’s Mask (2000)––on cinephiles of a certain age bears excavation. The games introduced...

Dark Histories Emerge In Trailer for SXSW Winner Raging Grace

Consistent comparison to Parasite is the dream of any sales agent and producer in 2023, which surely made those behind Raging Grace awfully pleased. Solidifyin...

Paul B. Preciado on Making a Landmark Trans Film with Orlando, My Political Biography

For Orlando, My Political Biography, the term “festival darling” is an understatement. This experimental take on trans history, storytelling, and filmmaking it...

Exclusive Trailer for Pedro Costa’s The Daughters of Fire

When we spoke last week, Pedro Costa described his latest project The Daughters of Fire with a clarity, conviction, and care that wouldn't suggest his film run...

Raven Jackson on Holding Hands, Long Hugs, and the Life Cycles of All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt

Raven Jackson’s All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt is a small miracle. A feature debut from the Tennessee-born writer and director, the A24-backed film acts as a med...

Watch Peter Jackson’s Video for the Beatles’ Final Song “Now and Then”

It took just 53 years since their break-up, 45 after John Lennon recorded a home demo, 27 from their previous song, and the assistance of technology that could...

Posterized November 2023: May December, Fallen Leaves, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt & More

It's a weird month. No one is talking about the new Marvel movie. Everyone is clamoring for offerings from streamers Netflix and Apple. And somehow ano...

New to Streaming: Noirvember, Fingernails, A Haunting in Venice, and More

Explore where to stream the best films of 2023. Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States...

News

MUBI’s May 2024 Lineup Features Radu Jude, Bertrand Bonello, Lee Chang-dong & More

David Lynch Debuts New Remix — Listen

Eliza Hittman Sets Fourth Feature with MOTHERLOVE

Trailers

New Trailer for 4K Restoration of Time of the Heathen Captures a World After the Atomic Bomb

Jia Zhangke and Bi Gan Voice a Coming-of-Age Tale In Exclusive Trailer Debut for Liu Jian’s Art College 1994

Kiyoshi Kurosawa Covers Classic Terrain In First Trailer for Serpent’s Path

Reviews

Challengers Review: Non-Stop Lurid Entertainment Rides the Charisma of Its Stars

Omen Review: An Assured Debut That Never Falters in Ambition or Surprise

The People’s Joker Review: Superhero-Skewering Satire is Miraculous in Multiple Ways

Features

NYC Weekend Watch: Love Streams, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Ozu & More

New to Streaming: Dune: Part Two, Hundreds of Beavers, Problemista, Immaculate & More

The Best Movies Now Playing in Theaters

Interviews

Frederick Elmes on John Cassavetes’ Infectious Confidence, Imitating Sven Nykvist, and Ang Lee’s Hulk

Becoming the Beast: George MacKay on Fighting for Bertrand Bonello’s Film, Learning French, and Modern Incel Culture

“I’m Not an Actor”: Léa Seydoux on Her Creative Self and False Public Perception

Podcasts

The B-Side – Robert Redford (with Blake Howard)

The Film Stage Show Ep. 534 – Monkey Man (with Jenny Nulf)

The B-Side – In Conversation with Larry Fessenden

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