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“House Of The Dragon” Finally Finds Its Fire With Its Third And Best Season Yet
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THE STORY – The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to popular HBO series “Game of Thrones;” based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” “House of the Dragon” is set nearly 200 years before the events of “Game...
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Tribeca Review: Sophia Takal’s Act One Feels Like a Lucid Nightmare
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Following up her reframed remake of Black Christmas, Sophia Takal’s Act One, is a polarizing work taking place in the shadows of Anytown, USA (though largely filmed in and near Takal’s hometown of Montclair, NJ). Set in the era of AOL Instant...
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“MISS YOU, LOVE YOU”
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THE STORY – A grieving widow is forced to plan her husband’s funeral with her estranged son’s assistant. THE CAST – Allison Janney, Andrew Rannells, Bonnie Hunt, Oscar Núñez & Suzy Nakamura THE TEAM – Jim Rash (Director/Writer) ​ THE RUNNING...
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A Conversation with Reed Birney, Kieron Moore & Elliot Tuttle (BLUE FILM)
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Blue Film is one of the most daring American debuts in recent memory. Written and directed by Elliot Tuttle, the film traps two men in a Los Angeles Airbnb for a single night and refuses to let either of them...
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Intro to Black Writers Week 2026
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An introduction to our annual event
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From My Block to Wakanda: Movies and Black Travel
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A personal essay about travel and Black filmmaking.
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To Make People Aware of Something is Great: A Conversation with Maya Cade
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An interview with the brilliant Maya Cade, the pioneer behind the Black Film Archive.
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250 Years Later and Blacks Are Still Politically and Racially Enslaved
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A look at Black American history (and present) through the lens of the tenth anniversary of Ava DuVernay's "13th."
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 496 – Tribeca Festival 2026 Ends, Governors Awards Honorees, “The Social Reckoning,” “Whalefall” & “Heart Of The Beast” Trailers
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For Episode 496, I am enjoying my first vacation in ten years, so you have Giovanni Lago hosting the night after the New York Knicks won their first NBA Championship in 53 years (sorry, man for making you do this) along with Ema...
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‘Maddie’s Secret’ Review: John Early Brings Together High Camp and Naked Sincerity
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This is a film Todd Haynes might have made if he had a background in sketch comedy. The post ‘Maddie’s Secret’ Review: John Early Brings Together High Camp and Naked Sincerity appeared first on Slant Magazine.
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