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The Unloved, Part 133: Here
An ode to Robert Zemeckis’ latest masterwork, written off mere months after its release earlier this year.

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Maura Delpero on “Vermiglio”
Maura Delpero on her award-winning film.

December 2024 Blu-Ray Guide: “The Wild Robot,” “Conclave,” “Alien: Romulus,” More
The latest on streaming and Blu-ray, including box sets, new releases, and anniversary editions for Interstellar & Pulp Fiction.

14 Underrated Movies of 2024
Movies we love from 2024 that aren’t getting enough attention.

The Wicked Witch Is Dead: The Double-Bind of the Villainess’s Backstory
A deep dive at the intersection between girlboss feminism and the thorny tightrope of villain-centered prequels.

The Great Craft of 2024
Incredible achievements of 2024 in cinematography, editing, art direction, original music, and more.

Sony’s “Frank Capra at Columbia” 4K Box Set Encapsulates One of America’s Great Filmmakers
A review of Sony’s sprawling new box set of 21 films from the Golden Age master’s time at Columbia Pictuers.

“Squid Game” Returns with Sharp Filmmaking, New Ideas in a Transitional Season
“Squid Game” is back and ready for some new games.

10 Holiday Movies That Roger Ebert Loved (and Where to Watch Them)
10 holiday season movies that Roger Ebert gave a thumbs up, and where to watch them.

Process the Environment: Rachel Morrison on “The Fire Inside”
An interview with the acclaimed cinematographer about the long road to her directorial debut.

It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion and Kindness (book by Chaz Ebert, with Foreword by Tamron Hall)
Read the foreword to Chaz Ebert’s new book, courtesy of Tamron Hall.

Peacock Turns the Rom-Com Into a Game of Death in the Charming “Laid”
A wry, effervescent series that’s laser-focused on the flightiness of modern millennial dating life.

No Box He Won’t Escape From: James Mangold on “A Complete Unknown”
An interview with the writer/director about his locked-in take on Bob Dylan, and whether he thinks “Walk Hard” killed the music biopic.

Chaz Ebert on the Slate Podcast “Death, Sex & Money”
Chaz Ebert guests on Slate’s hit podcast.

The 10 Best Horror Films of 2024
An expert in the horror genre presents her list of the best horror movies of 2024.