Film
The Ugly History of Forced Sterilizations in Women's Prisons
The new documentary Belly of the Beast is an investigation into modern-day eugenics in the US.
Film
Film
What Does it Mean to Make a "Postcapitalist" Film?
Isiah Medina's Inventing the Future and Mike Hoolboom's Judy Versus Capitalism posit different ways for movies to work outside traditional aesthetics and structures.
Film
A Multifaceted Look at the Long, Accomplished Career of Audrey Flack
Hyperallergic has the exclusive premiere of the trailer for Queen of Hearts: Audrey Flack, an upcoming documentary about the abstract expressionist-turned-photorealist.
Film
Glimpse Heaven and Other Afterlives With Films About Life After Death
Here are some entertaining movies about the afterlife to watch.
Film
Wacky, Romantic Dramedies to Brighten a Foreboding Fall
Three recent French dramedies boast their own individual je ne sais quoi, less in spite than because of their wacky storylines.
Film
When Nixon Tried to Blame Police Riots on Left-Wing Activists
Writer/director Aaron Sorkin proves an ill fit to write and direct The Trial of the Chicago 7.
Film
A New Film Celebrates Dolly Parton's Career
Dolly Parton: Here I Am is a winning portrait of the beloved singer.
Film
Debating Whether the US Constitution Should Be Abolished
The film version of Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me has all the stage show's strengths — and flaws.
Art
Take a Peek at This Wondrous Collection of Pre-Cinematic Technology
The breadth of the Balzer Collection will be a valuable resource for the Academy Museum in telling a more holistic story about cinema’s development.
Film
Three Films to Stream for Indigenous Peoples' Day
These films tell stories of resistance, trauma, and healing without relying on tired stereotypes.
Film
A Coming-of-Age Story on the Baltimore Dirt-Biking Scene
Charm City Kings features tremendous performances from young actor Jahi Di'Allo Winston and rapper Meek Mill.
Film
A Brutally Simple Tale of Primeval Survival
Master animator Genndy Tartakovsky pares the action genre down to its purest elements in Primal.