The Film Stage

Apocalypse in the Tropics Review: An Exposé of Brazil’s Politically Active Religious Right

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 NYFF coverage. Apocalypse in the Tropics is now in theaters and on Netflix. Five years, t...

Souleymane’s Story Trailer: Cannes Standout Comes to U.S. This August

One of our favorite discoveries of last year's Cannes Film Festival, Boris Lojkine's Souleymane's Story went on to pick up the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize, th...

Motel Destino Trailer: Karim Aïnouz’s Sensual Drama Set for August Release

The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão and Firebrand director Karim Aïnouz returned to Cannes Film Festival last year with Motel Destino, an erotic drama which ...

New to Streaming: The Shrouds, The Phoenician Scheme, Ghost Trail, Invention & More

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past r...

NYC Weekend Watch: Pulse on 35mm, Naked Lunch, María Félix & More

NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings. IFC CenterIn the Mood for Love / In the Mood for Love 2001 continue; Dogtooth plays daily; ...

To a Land Unknown Review: A Bitter Poem of Palestinian Exile

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Cannes coverage. To a Land Unknown opens in theaters on July 11. The tragic predicament of th...

Wild Diamond Review: Debut Feature Shines Bright, But Deprives Hyper-Femininity from Sensual Core

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Cannes coverage. Wild Diamond opens in theaters on July 11. From her debut feature, French fi...

A Kazakh Epic Is Restored in Trailer for The Fall of Otrar

Following its appearance at last year's New York Film Festival, Ardak Amirkulov's obscure, rarely screened The Fall of Otrar (restored in conjunction with Mart...

10 Films to See at Japan Cuts 2025

Comprising international premieres, short programs, and some of the country’s finest-ever films in new restorations, 2025’s Japan Cuts––running July 10-20 at N...

Locarno 2025 Lineup Includes New Films by Radu Jude, Alexandre Koberidze, Sophy Romvari, Abdellatif Kechiche & More

Set to take place August 6-16, the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival has now unveiled its promising lineup. Among the highlights are the world premiere...

News

August on the Criterion Channel Includes Maurice Pialat, Michael Roemer, Sammo Hung & More

Amnesiascope and Rohmer Fits Present Éric Rohmer’s A Tale of Summer July 22—25

The Criterion Collection’s October Lineup Includes Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, A History of Violence, and Nightmare Alley on 4K

Trailers

Lee Kang-sheng Observes in U.S. Trailer for Yeo Siew Hua’s Stranger Eyes

Suspended Time Trailer: Olivier Assayas’ Personal Drama Finally Arrives Next Month

Exclusive Trailer for Hong Sangsoo’s By the Stream Finds a Day In True Love

Reviews

Eddington Review: Ari Aster’s Ambitious 2020 Period Piece Works in Fits and Spurts

No Sleep Till Review: An Existential Look Inside Florida’s Hurricane Season

Features

New to Streaming: Apocalypse in the Tropics, No Sleep Till, Queens of Drama & More

NYC Weekend Watch: Kurosawa, Kiarostami, Koyaanisqatsi & More

The Best Movies Now Playing in Theaters

Interviews

Drowning Dry Director Laurynas Bareiša on Finding Comedy in Tragedy, Nicolas Roeg, and the Things We Can’t Process

Emulsion Ep. 11 – Restoring Hearts of Darkness with Fax Bahr and James Mockoski

Podcasts

The B-Side Ep. 166 – Embeth Davidtz on Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight