Fred Smith: Ace of Bass

Farewell to the heartbeat of a legendary rock band.

What to Watch: "The Secret Agent"

Brazil's four-time Oscar nominee comes to streaming platforms in time for you to bone up - or get your Wagner Moura freak on - before the big night. Plus: Sundance reviews of "Josephine" and "Ha-chan: Shake Your Booty!"

How to Prep for a Halftime Show

Catherine O'Hara 1954-2026

Come with us as the Watch List revisits highlights of a brilliantly demented career. Plus a few thoughts on the man known as Conejo Malo -- the Bunny Who is Bad

What to Watch: "Mr. Nobody Against Putin" and more

A startling documentary from inside Russia, plus two streaming recommendations, one must-avoid and a celebration of Brazil's director-of-the-moment.

What to Watch: "Zelig,""The Rip"

Woody's secret masterpiece makes a rare appearance on VOD. Plus: The new Matt-and-Ben extravaganza and "Kumiko the Treasure Hunter"

The 98th Oscars: Nom Nom Noms

Surprise: Academy voters nominated the strongest group of Best Picture contenders in years.

Watch List Digest 1/21/26

An educational announcement and 10 must-see Sundance movies.

Preview: The Last Sundance (sort of)

Ten films to catch at Sundance 2026

Take a Class with Professor Ty

Starting February 24, I'm teaching a ten-week online course in the history of movie stardom.

Watch List Digest 1/11/26

Deal with reality or go hide in a movie? Why not both?

What to Watch: The Republic, If You Can Keep It

Some thoughts on a terrible week and, yes, some movie recs: "Peter Hujar's Day," "Zodiac Killer Project" and John Sayles' "Matewan." Plus more for paid subscribers.