Features and Columns

‘Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.’ Still Demands Our Attention, 30 Years Later

By Jacob Trussell 

Leslie Harris’ debut film, featuring a knock-out performance by Ariyan A. Johnson, hasn’t lost a hint of its revolutionary spirit since it was first released in 1993.

The Ticking Time Bomb of ‘The Devil’s Backbone’

By Meg Shields 

(and it’s /not/ the bomb)

In ‘San Junipero,’ Heaven Is A Place On Earth

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The best episode of ‘Black Mirror’ takes a detour to the ‘80s to tell a timeless queer love story.

Broken Lizard Are in Awe of the Dumb Things They Make a Reality

By Brad Gullickson 

We chat with the comedy troupe about their new Medieval comedy ‘Quasi’ and the miracle of seeing their words transformed into live-action.

Kathleen Turner is Criminally Underrated in ‘Serial Mom’

By Jacob Trussell 

As Beverly Sutphin, Turner surfaces the seedier side of the picture-perfect suburban housewife in John Waters’ cult classic.

Dolph Lundgren Recalls His Dirty, Disreputable, and “Risky” Punisher

By Brad Gullickson 

15 years after the MCU began, we chat with the actor about his gnarly but somewhat forgotten entry in Marvel’s rise to superhero cinematic dominance.

Why the Waltz Works So Well On-Screen

By Meg Shields 

Can we have this dance?

‘In the Line of Duty’ Sends Girls with Guns Into Our Pick of the Week

By Rob Hunter 

Plus 6 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

What’s New to Stream on Hulu for May 2023

By Rob Hunter 

Imagine meeting James Marsden and telling him your favorite film of his is ‘Sex Drive.’