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“One Big Zany Sex Comedy”: Peyton Reed’s Down with Love (2003)
Jul 5

Jul 5 “One Big Zany Sex Comedy”: Peyton Reed’s Down with Love (2003)

Manish Mathur
Peyton Reed Retro

This 60s set romp both satirizes and puts a modern twist on the mid-century sex comedy.

From Tangerine to A Fantastic Woman: The Importance of Trans Casting
Jul 5

Jul 5 From Tangerine to A Fantastic Woman: The Importance of Trans Casting

Callie Smith

With the news of Scarlett Johansson being cast in a trans role, it’s time to have a serious talk.

Something Has Survived: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Jun 21

Jun 21 Something Has Survived: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

William Mai

Put your expectations aside; Spielberg’s sequel is a well-constructed mix of terror and playful joy.

The Surprising Love Affair with Blue the Raptor
Jun 21

Jun 21 The Surprising Love Affair with Blue the Raptor

Joey Aucoin
Editorial

Joey takes a look at the new raptor on the block.

Pride Month: Bad Education (2004)
Jun 21

Jun 21 Pride Month: Bad Education (2004)

Manish Mathur
Pride Month

Pedro Almodovar’s queer coming-of-age story steps back into the past in true film noir fashion.

This Is How You Play God: Jurassic Park III (2001)
Jun 19

Jun 19 This Is How You Play God: Jurassic Park III (2001)

Diego Crespo

A case is made that Joe Johnston’s film is the best of the Jurassic sequels.

Happy Father's Day: Our Dads' Favorite Movies
Jun 17

Jun 17 Happy Father's Day: Our Dads' Favorite Movies

The TFS Staff

Our dads tell us what movies they appreciate the most.

'Tag' and the State of Studio Ensemble Comedies 
Jun 15

Jun 15 'Tag' and the State of Studio Ensemble Comedies 

Joey Aucoin

A look at why low-risk comedies from major studios have seen a resurgence in recent years.

Nihilistic At Play: The Strangers, 10 Years On
Jun 14

Jun 14 Nihilistic At Play: The Strangers, 10 Years On

Horrorella

A decade later, Bryan Bertino’s slasher film still manages to dig into the deepest of fears.

The Best Games of E3 2018
Jun 13

Jun 13 The Best Games of E3 2018

The TFS Staff
Lists

Our picks of the most interesting and exciting titles from this year’s E3.

A Most Unusual Film List: 50 Years of Radical Queer Cinema
Jun 12

Jun 12 A Most Unusual Film List: 50 Years of Radical Queer Cinema

Elizabeth Purchell
Pride Month

In celebration of Pride Month and the 50th Anniversary of “A Most Unusual Film Festival”.

A Shifting Purpose: How Schindler's List Redefined and Reinforced Spielberg's Career
Jun 12

Jun 12 A Shifting Purpose: How Schindler's List Redefined and Reinforced Spielberg's Career

Michael Shelfer

Spielberg’s character-driven masterpiece marks a personal change for the director as well.

Female Fronted Horror To Watch After Hereditary
Jun 11

Jun 11 Female Fronted Horror To Watch After Hereditary

Rachael Hauschild

Highlighting some notable female-led horror films.

Our Favorite Performances from the Cast of Ocean's 8
Jun 8

Jun 8 Our Favorite Performances from the Cast of Ocean's 8

The TFS Staff

These eight are great, as proven by these performances.

The Best Films of 2018, So Far
Jun 5

Jun 5 The Best Films of 2018, So Far

The TFS Staff
Best of 2018

Our look back at the best films of the year thus far.

Interview: Writer-Director Theresa Bennett of Social Animals
Jun 1

Jun 1 Interview: Writer-Director Theresa Bennett of Social Animals

Rob Trench
Interviews

The writer-director of the Austin, TX set film sits down to chat.

Finding Joy in Revolution: An Analysis of Janelle Monáe’s Dirty Computer
May 30

May 30 Finding Joy in Revolution: An Analysis of Janelle Monáe’s Dirty Computer

Anna Stoutenburg

The “emotion picture” companion piece to Janelle Monáe's new album is a subversive work of art.

A Beginner's Guide to Transcendental Style
May 29

May 29 A Beginner's Guide to Transcendental Style

William Mai

A look at Paul Schrader’s seminal text evaluating Yasujiro Ozu, Robert Bresson, and Carl Theodor Dreyer.

10 Movies To Look Forward To This June
May 27

May 27 10 Movies To Look Forward To This June

The TFS Staff
Coming Soon

Here’s what to prioritize in June, led by Ocean’s 8, Incredibles 2, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

When the President Does It: Ron Howard's Frost/Nixon (2008)
May 26

May 26 When the President Does It: Ron Howard's Frost/Nixon (2008)

Anna Long
Ron Howard Retro

Michael Sheen and Frank Langella take on the real-life roles in one of Howard’s best.

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