Film
The Dark Crystal Is a Marvelously Imaginative Puppet Series
The Netflix prequel series to the 1982 Jim Henson film faithfully embodies both the craft and spirit of the original.
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Film
Stream New Documentaries on Ants, Snails, Hacker Graffiti, The Simpsons, and More
Some exciting things to stream right now include a half-hour monologue on masculinity and abuse, a look at the difficulties of building public housing, and a survey of all the weird and wonderful Simpsons fan creations.
Art
Remembering Richard Williams, the World's Greatest Animator
The genius behind Roger Rabbit and The Thief and the Cobbler brought an unprecedented three-dimensional feeling to traditional animation.
Interview
The Filmmaker Who Investigated One Conspiracy, Only to Uncover Another
Director Mads Brügger talks to Hyperallergic about his new documentary Cold Case Hammarskjöld.
Film
The Specter of Concentration Camps Haunts The Terror: Infamy
The latest season of AMC's supernatural history drama uses the harsh realities of Japanese American internment to weave its horrific tale.
Art
Thrillers and Epic Crime Movies to Stream This Month
From one of the most meticulous heist movies ever made to the most important true crime film.
Film
The 13-Hour Movie La Flor Is Worth It
This labor of love was shot over the course of 10 years in around a dozen countries across South America, Europe, and Asia.
Film
The Dark Nostalgia of Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood
The movie makes its world of 1969 Los Angeles feel incredibly lived-in, not merely a look back but a transporting experience.
Film
The Mountain Revisits the Dark History of Lobotomies in 1950s America
The movie superficially depicts the normal world of '50s America but from a subtly disjointed point of view.
Giveaways
Win Tickets to a Film About the Photographer Who Pulled Off an NYC Real Estate Coup
We have an exclusive clip from the upcoming documentary Jay Myself, and are giving away 10 pairs of tickets for screenings at Film Forum.
Interview
A Comics Convention Sets the Stage for a Layered Crime Story
Acclaimed writer Ed Brubaker talks to Hyperallergic about his new book Bad Weekend, the historical poor treatment of comics creators, and the differences between writing for comics and film.
Film
Web Documentaries on Diplomatic Translators, Princess Makeup, and More
Some exciting things to stream right now include a video essay on Unbreakable, “The right way to kill a fish,” and a look at the club kids of Chengdu, China.