Interview
Revisiting the Magic of Ryuichi Sakamoto
Elizabeth Lennard, director of the 1985 documentary Tokyo Melody about the famed experimental musician, discusses the film and her memories of Sakamoto.
Film
Art
The Complicated Legacy of Barbie in Art
Long before Greta Gerwig’s movie, artists were critiquing Barbie’s influence on women — and Mattel didn't always approve.
Film
What Do We Mean by “Cinematic Feedback”?
With Feedback, Part 2, Anthology Film Archives presents experimental films that specifically bend image, sound, or both back in on themselves.
Film
The Overlooked Student Protest That Changed College Admissions
The Five Demands, now playing in New York, feels more pressing than ever in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Film
Sundance-Winning Film Chronicles the Horror of Besieged Mariupol
20 Days in Mariupol is a chilling portrayal of the most harrowing episodes of the Russian siege through the lens of the last international reporters in the city.
Film
A New Film Captures the Majesty of Blue Whales
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants (2023) is screening daily in 2D at the American Museum of Natural History.
Film
How Did Stan Lee Become the Face of Marvel?
A new documentary adds nothing to the historical record or collective conversation on Lee, but does work to bolster the man’s mythology.
Film
The Native Journalists Fighting for a Free Press
Bad Press follows a Muscogee publication's struggle against local government censorship and corruption.
Film
If Only Lynch/Oz Had More of a Brain
Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary would seem a must-see for fans of the yellow brick road or the Great Northern Hotel of Twin Peaks. If only.
Film
New Doc Breaks the Silence Around Endometriosis
More often than not, the message from the US healthcare system to endometriosis sufferers is that their pain is all in their heads.
Art
Akiko Stehrenberger’s Explosive Movie Poster Art
Stehrenberger's ability to capture the essence of a film in a single image has made her one of the most sought-after poster designers in the industry.
Film
The Films That Presaged Our AI Future
A new Criterion Channel film collection spanning five decades examines the pressing existential questions surrounding artificial intelligence today.