2021 ACE Eddies: ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ Takes Film Drama Prize, ‘Ozark,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Queen’s Gambit’ for TV
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” gains momentum in the Best Editing Oscar race, but Emmy indicators are less clear.
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The Greatest Horror Movies of All-Time
From underseen Laird Cregar vehicles to a Russian chiller based on a Nikolai Gogol story, from J-Horror to the Mexican gem “Alucarda,” these are the best horror movies the genre has to offer.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Clone Wars,’ Now Available on Disney+, Was ‘Star Wars’ at Its Most Cinematic
The 2003-2005 microseries showed what can happen when a singular artist is allowed free rein to play in the “Star Wars” sandbox.
‘Judas,’ ‘One Night in Miami’ Win Big at 2021 African American Film Critics Association Awards
Chadwick Boseman wins Best Actor for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” but it’s two other films that dominate the critics group’s picks.
‘The Scary of Sixty-First’ Review: An Unforgettable ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Revision for the QAnon Age
Berlin: “Red Scare” podcast co-host Dasha Nekrasova’s directorial debut makes compelling horror out of a web of real-life conspiracy theories.
‘Mr. Bachmann and His Class’ Review: Frederick Wiseman-Inspired Doc Is One of the Year’s Most Hopeful Movies
Berlin: At nearly four hours, this intimate portrait of a classroom for immigrant children in Germany is a profound statement about multiculturalism.
‘Boss Level’ Review: A Welcome Return from Joe Carnahan Is Also the Star Vehicle Frank Grillo Deserves
A fun time-loop actioner that pulls its punches ever so slightly — even Mel Gibson as the villain isn’t as unhinged as he could be.
‘Truth to Power’ Review: A Slight Music Doc on Serj Tankian Calls for a Deeper Treatment
The System of a Down frontman is a fascinating artist and activist, but a 79-minute running time barely scratches the surface.
Critics Survey: Sundance 2021’s Best Movies According to 376 Critics
A record number of critics voted in this year’s survey, showcasing some of the buzziest titles out of the festival.
‘Fire in the Mountains’ Review: An Entrancing Reverie of Himalayan Life in India From a Self-Taught Filmmaker
Sundance: A mix of heavenly landscapes and desperate lives, Ajitpal Singh’s debut feature is like if Apu in “Pather Panchali” had TikTok.
‘Philly D.A.’: PBS Documentary Series on Civil Rights Activist Probably Should Have Been a Feature
Sundance: The first two installments of the eight-episode series indicate a sprawling non-fiction narrative that goes longer but not deeper.
‘Sabaya’ Review: World Doc Directing Winner About Rescuing Girls Sex-Trafficked by ISIS Is a Stirring Depiction of Heroism
Sundance: Hogir Hirori’s breathless account of the ongoing fight to rescue girls enslaved by ISIS shows the best and worst of humanity.
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BAFTA Names TV Awards Hosts; Nick+ Launches On Rakuten In Japan; ‘Viewpoint’ Sales; Half Yard Bolsters Development — Global TV Briefs
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Good Doctor Gender Reveal: Shaun and Lea Are Going to Have a [Spoiler]!
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