‘mother!’ Review: Darren Aronofsky’s Audacious and Rich Cinematic Allegory Is His Most Daring Film Yet
The auteur’s super-secret new psychological horror is a nightmarish dreamscape. It does not disappoint.
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Every IndieWire TV Review of 2017 Shows, Ranked from Best to Worst By Grade
From the A+ returning dramas to the unfortunate network retreads, here’s our helpful guide to an already-busy year in TV.
‘Inside Psycho’ Review: The Classic Hitchcock Film’s Origin Story is a Wicked Twist on Hollywood and True Crime Podcasts
Deftly bending time and cultural import, Mark Ramsey’s six-part podcast series is as engaging as it is difficult to classify.
‘May It Last’ Review: Avett Brothers Doc Shows That Music Doesn’t Need Turmoil to Be Compelling — SXSW 2017
Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio root their engaging portrait of the folk rock band in contentment rather than conflict.
‘Fist Fight’ Review: An Empty, 90-Minute R-Rated Sitcom Episode Starring Ice Cube and Charlie Day
Charlie Day and Ice Cube star in the latest studio comedy that rides on the strength of some of its performers while leaving others with nothing to do.
‘God’s Own Country’ Review: A British ‘Brokeback Mountain,’ But Better — Sundance 2017
There is no “I can’t quit you” moment in writer/director Francis Lee’s expertly crafted cinematic debut.
‘Toru’ Review: The Secret A24 Sci-Fi Short Chooses Lyricism Over Twists — Sundance 2017
Those expecting a wild sci-fi mindbender may be disappointed, but this short taps into something more grounded and engaging.
‘L.A. Times’ Review: An Occasionally Funny Riff on Frustrated (and Frustrating) Angelenos – Sundance 2017
This hit-or-miss collection of L.A.-based, thirtysomething anxiety sketches feels thin, but shows hints of promise.
‘Homecoming’ Podcast Review: Oscar Isaac and Catherine Keener Earn The Gasps In This Conspiracy Thriller
The first scripted podcast from Gimlet Media takes audio storytelling to new heights, and offers a chilling parable for the age of Trump.
‘Amélie: A New Musical’ Review: A Cheery Stage Adaptation That Loses Some of the Magic of the Original
Phillipa Soo brings the beloved character’s charm to life, but the overall musical experience can’t help but feel fleeting.
Cate Blanchett In ‘Manifesto’: Julian Rosefeldt’s Stunning Film Installation is a Masterclass in Performance — Review
Blanchett’s performance in Julian Rosefeldt’s new project is the closest film may ever come to capturing the spirit of live theater.
‘True Detective’ With Teenage Girls: New Web Series ‘Cold’ Shines Light On a Murder Mystery
Newcomer Emily Diana Ruth’s finely-crafted series attracted talent like Annalise Basso, Todd Lowe, and Jim True-Frost.
