Year in review
The 25 best films of 2026, ranked and argued for
Three critics, three weeks of arguing, and a list none of us fully agree on. Here's where we landed, and why the top spot wasn't close.
Every Nolan film, from worst to best
A retrospective ranking, structure and sound design included, no favorites spared.
Why 35mm still matters in 2026
On grain, warmth, and the argument for keeping projectors running — a short film-history essay.
Craft
The quiet return of the practical stunt
Industry
What a shrinking release calendar means for smaller films
Theater culture