Film
Films That Tell Unique Tales About the Veteran Experience
For Veterans Day, here are some movies that don’t fit mainstream narratives about military service.
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Interview
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alicia Keys, and More Dive Deep Into the Songwriting Process
Hrishikesh Hirway talks to Hyperallergic about turning his podcast Song Exploder into a series for Netflix.
Film
Kiyan Williams Digs Into the Meaning of Soil
In her film on view at the Shed, the artist explores dirt's unsettling aesthetic effects, as well as its conceptual resonances.
Film
A Mind-Controlling Assassin Starts to Lose Herself
Possessor is a gruesome, disturbing sci-fi thriller about identity.
Film
The Life and Times of War Reporter Robert Fisk
If you want a great primer on Fisk, who recently passed away, look to the documentary This is Not a Movie.
Film
Finding the Profundity in Pigeon Swarms, NYC Scaffolding, and More
HBO's weird and wonderful How To with John Wilson mines footage of everyday life for funny and surprising insights.
Art
A Surreal and Eerie Look at Los Angeles Over the Past Decade
In Stanya Kahn’s earlier films, Los Angeles seems ready to spark a revolution at any moment. But in the newest adventure, the urban sprawl creeps into the inhabitants’ states of mind, and everything languishes.
Film
Election Films to Stream to Take Your Mind Off the Upcoming Vote
Here are some movies that put the "fun" in "definitely functioning democracy!"
Film
A Sweeping Look at Chicago During Turbulent Times
The docuseries City So Real takes a deep dive into the city amidst last year's mayoral election and police brutality protests.
Film
How a City Government Works, According to Frederick Wiseman
The venerable documentarian's latest, City Hall, is an epic look at the workings of local civics in Boston, Massachusetts.
Film
Spooky, Sensual, and Nostalgic Halloween Shorts
Amid the ups and downs of episodic horror, a few gems stick out from the rest in Hulu’s Bite-Size Halloween collection.
Film
The Cambodian Refugee Who Founded a Donut Empire
The Donut King follows the multiple rises and falls of entrepreneur Ted Ngoy.