Movies And Tv

It’s Tommy Westphall’s Universe, We Just Live in It

Taken to its logical conclusion, the enigmatic final episode of the show “St. Elsewhere” suggests that nearly all TV shows exist within the mind of one very creative boy.

It’s Tommy Westphall’s Universe, We Just Live in It

Seth Rogen, Lovable Man-Child

Seth Rogen, Lovable Man-Child

The Beautiful Dead Girl Trope

The Beautiful Dead Girl Trope

The Real Twin Peaks

The Real Twin Peaks

The Music of "Twin Peaks"

The Music of "Twin Peaks"

American Icons: Shaft

The movie that changed the face of American action by creating a new kind of black male lead, and kickstarting Blaxploitation.

American Icons: Shaft

Comics Kate Berlant & John Early

The comics on their inspirations: John Waters, "Waiting for Guffman," and Christian summer camp counselors.

Comics Kate Berlant & John Early

Marjane Satrapi

When “Persepolis” creator Marjane Satrapi grew up in Iran during the 1979 Islamic revolution, listening to music was a political act.

Marjane Satrapi

The Steadicam Story

How Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam and changed the face of movies.

The Steadicam Story

Guilty Pleasure: “The Godfather: Part III”

One brave critic not only defends, but praises, “The Godfather: Part III.”

Guilty Pleasure: “The Godfather: Part III”

Michael Dudok de Wit on “The Red Turtle”

Dutch animator Michael Dudok de Wit on why it took him almost a decade to make “The Red Turtle.”

Michael Dudok de Wit on “The Red Turtle”

Casting “Moonlight”

Why did one casting director say the team behind “Moonlight” deserves a Purple Heart for their work? We talk to the film's casting director Yesi Ramirez to find out.

Casting “Moonlight”

We’ll Always Have Casablanca

A tale of refugees: how this classic film seems timelier than ever.

We’ll Always Have Casablanca

Robert D. Siegel on Writing Biopics

How screenwriter Robert D. Siegel turned a real-life huckster into a Hollywood story.

Robert D. Siegel on Writing Biopics

Thelma Schoonmaker: From “Raging Bull” to “Silence”

Oscar-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker on how she cut Martin Scorsese’s passion project, “Silence.” 

Thelma Schoonmaker: From “Raging Bull” to “Silence”