October 19, 2014

Writer/director David Ayer's tight narrative, psychological nuance, and near-tactile evocation of war's squalor sets a high standard for the WW2 films yet to come before year’s end. Read more

October 16, 2014

Something has gone horribly, horribly wrong when a black man fights Harriet Tubman. Read more

October 16, 2014

In the third episode of Black-ish, Andre looks for black friends for his son. It doesn't end well. Read more

October 12, 2014

Jeremy Renner excels in this worthwhile if flawed account of journalist Gary Webb's efforts to expose CIA misdeeds in Central America and the War on Drugs. Which matters more: ideology or people? Read more

October 3, 2014

Finally! A flick that lives up to the hype. Read more

October 2, 2014

Trying to talk to teens? That's some cray cray stuff, bro. Read more

October 1, 2014

The show raises lots of questions. Like is it ok to say "black" now? Was there a memo? Read more

October 1, 2014

We've been keeping a careful eye on this Biblical epic. And now there's a new trailer. Read more

September 28, 2014

Red Beard, a medical drama set in 19th Century Japan, showcases director Akira Kurosawa's flair for great storytelling, inspiring humanism, and visual brilliance. Read more

September 21, 2014

Inspired by the style and stories of master director Yasujiro Ozu, Ira Sachs crafts an excellent drama, making universal the particulars of one family's challenges and changes. Read more

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