The Expression of Inanimate Objects in Wong Kar Wai’s ‘Happy Together’
No one world-builds quite like Wong Kar Wai. Read More
June 27, 2021
Essays
How ‘Wish Dragon’ Traces The Story of Aladdin Back to Ancient China
From ancient China to the modern cinema, the new Netflix animated feature has centuries of storytelling tradition in its bones. Read More
June 24, 2021
An Indy Darling: John Williams and ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’
As 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' turns 40, Charlie Brigden explores how composer John Williams gave Indiana Jones his groove. Read More
June 12, 2021
On the Particular Devastation of the ‘Chernobyl’ Premiere
For our Episodes column, we re-examine "1:23:45", the bleak, fantastic first installment of HBO's 'Chernobyl' miniseries. Read More
June 8, 2021
‘Bo Burnham: Inside’ Redefines the Internet Age
At a time when everyone is doing it, Bo Burnham gets internet critique right. Read More
June 4, 2021
Back to the Movies: Celebrating Portland’s Historic Hollywood Theatre
The Hollywood Theatre first opened its doors in 1926. Nearly one hundred years later, it has navigated its fair share… Read More
June 1, 2021
Back to the Movies: An Ode to Watching Horror on the Big Screen
Nothing can replace the power of seeing fear on the big screen. Read More
May 28, 2021
Back to the Movies: ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Will Remind Us Why We Need Movie Theaters
With movie theaters making a comeback, 'Mission: Impossible' reminds us why going to the cinema should not be considered a… Read More
May 28, 2021
Back to the Movies: Theaters Might Be Opening But I’m Staying Home
While some cinephiles are heading back to the in-person cinema experience, there are a few who are content staying home. Read More
May 27, 2021
Back to the Movies: Projected on Film
With the imminent return of movie theaters, it's more important than ever to keep the practice of watching movies projected… Read More
May 27, 2021