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Obsessed and Obscene: Pedro Almodóvar's Straight Male Gaze
Oct 6

Oct 6 Obsessed and Obscene: Pedro Almodóvar's Straight Male Gaze

Manish Mathur

On how the acclaimed Spanish director aims his queer lens on heteronormativity.

A Damn Fine Year: Fantastic Fest 2019 Wrap-Up
Sep 30

Sep 30 A Damn Fine Year: Fantastic Fest 2019 Wrap-Up

Rockie Juarez

26 films and so much fun, all in the span of eight days.

Female Friendship From A Different Gaze: Hustlers
Sep 25

Sep 25 Female Friendship From A Different Gaze: Hustlers

Hannah Holway

A deep dive into the directorial style and focus on female friendship in HUSTLERS

IT Chapter Two From the Perspective of a Gay Horror Fan
Sep 21

Sep 21 IT Chapter Two From the Perspective of a Gay Horror Fan

Matthew Curione
Editorial

Matt looks at IT Chapter 2 from his own personal experience

Sidewalk Fest 2019: Interview with The Death of Dick Long's Daniel Scheinert and Billy Chew
Sep 9

Sep 9 Sidewalk Fest 2019: Interview with The Death of Dick Long's Daniel Scheinert and Billy Chew

Callie Smith

On A24’s latest from one of the makers of Swiss Army Man.

Cashing in on All the Movie Murder Hoopla: Our Favorite Horror Part Twos
Sep 6

Sep 6 Cashing in on All the Movie Murder Hoopla: Our Favorite Horror Part Twos

The TFS Staff

We drop our favorite horror number twos on you!

Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot: When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Aug 29

Aug 29 Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot: When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

Rachael Hauschild
Summer of 1989

More than 30 years later, no matter when you watch it, this romantic comedy still holds up as a classic.

The King of Adaptations: The Shining (1980)
Aug 23

Aug 23 The King of Adaptations: The Shining (1980)

Owen Macleod
Stephen King, King of Adaptations

A look at how the film adaptation managed to brilliantly capture the essence of the novel.

The King of Adaptations: Misery (1990)
Aug 16

Aug 16 The King of Adaptations: Misery (1990)

Owen Macleod
King of Adaptations, Stephen King

Our retro series on Stephen King adaptations continues as Owen looks Rob Reiner’s take on King’s meta masterpiece.

A Dream Within a Dream: The Incandescent Optimism of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Aug 12

Aug 12 A Dream Within a Dream: The Incandescent Optimism of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Melissa Kay

Quentin Tarantino’s optimism may be just what we need in such dark times.

The King of Adaptations: Carrie (1976)
Aug 9

Aug 9 The King of Adaptations: Carrie (1976)

Owen Macleod
Stephen King, King of Adaptations

What makes Stephen King’s novels so ripe for adaptation?

Countering Counterculture: Easy Rider and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Aug 7

Aug 7 Countering Counterculture: Easy Rider and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Zach Kindron
The Films of 1969

Easy Rider is a major influence on, and counterpoint to, Tarantino’s latest opus.

Goodbye to Love: Gimme Shelter (1970)
Aug 6

Aug 6 Goodbye to Love: Gimme Shelter (1970)

Sarah Jane
The Films of 1969

On the film that captured The Rolling Stones’ fateful Altamont Speedway concert and the seismic shift in culture it represented.

Tying the Knot: Our Favorite Wedding Movies
Aug 2

Aug 2 Tying the Knot: Our Favorite Wedding Movies

The TFS Staff
Lists

Our staff gets wedding fever! Which movies will catch the bouquet?

Take Your Best Shot: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
Jul 29

Jul 29 Take Your Best Shot: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

Greg Mucci
Summer of 1989

The horror sequel that made plenty of promises it sure couldn’t keep.

What I Feel Like Doing: Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)
Jul 26

Jul 26 What I Feel Like Doing: Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)

Nick Isaac
The Films of 1969

This classic sex comedy is an exploration of how changing times can affect relationships, and a cited influence on Tarantino’s latest film.

The Definitive Ranking of the Films of Quentin Tarantino
Jul 25

Jul 25 The Definitive Ranking of the Films of Quentin Tarantino

The TFS Staff

Before Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, we do the unthinkable and rank the (nine?) films of the writer-director.

Remembering Rutger Hauer (1944 - 2019)
Jul 24

Jul 24 Remembering Rutger Hauer (1944 - 2019)

The TFS Staff
Editorial

The TFS Staff gets together to say goodbye to Rutger Hauer

All the Time in the World: On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
Jul 24

Jul 24 All the Time in the World: On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)

Ben Lane
The Films of 1969

One of the best Bond films is also one of the best films from 1969. Ben Lane details why.

Looking Up To See The Big Picture: October Sky (1999)
Jul 21

Jul 21 Looking Up To See The Big Picture: October Sky (1999)

Zach Kindron
To the Moon

As part of our series celebrating the moon landing, we take a look back at those inspired by the space race, in OCTOBER SKY.

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