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The Movies You Need to Know Coming out of TIFF 2026

The Movies You Need to Know Coming out of TIFF 2026

The Movies You Need to Know Coming Out of TIFF

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The Movies You Need to Know Coming out of TIFF 2026

The Movies You Need to Know Coming out of TIFF 2026

The Movies You Need to Know Coming Out of TIFF

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‘The End of Oak Street’ Is All Bite

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For ‘One Night Only,’ Impotence Is Bliss

For ‘One Night Only,’ Impotence Is Bliss

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‘Her Private Hell’ Is Full Nicolas Winding Refn. Take That as You Will.

‘Her Private Hell’ Is Full Nicolas Winding Refn. Take That as You Will.

‘Her Private Hell’ Is Full Nicolas Winding Refn

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Christopher Nolan’s Worlds Keep Getting Bigger

Christopher Nolan’s Worlds Keep Getting Bigger

‘The Odyssey’ Is a Controlled Spectacle

‘The Odyssey’ Is a Controlled Spectacle

By Adam Nayman • 10 min read

‘Toy Story 5’ Is All Played Out

‘Toy Story 5’ Is All Played Out

By Adam Nayman • 8 min read

Steven Spielberg Is Still Searching for Truth

Steven Spielberg Is Still Searching for Truth

By Adam Nayman • 12 min read

The Latest ‘Scary Movie’ Installment Refuses to Go for the Jugular

The Latest ‘Scary Movie’ Installment Refuses to Go for the Jugular

‘Scary Movie’ Refuses to Go for the Jugular

‘Scary Movie’ Refuses to Go for the Jugular

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‘The End of Oak Street’ Is All Bite

‘The End of Oak Street’ Is All Bite

By Adam Nayman • 7 min read

For ‘One Night Only,’ Impotence Is Bliss

For ‘One Night Only,’ Impotence Is Bliss

By Adam Nayman • 8 min read

‘Her Private Hell’ Is Full Nicolas Winding Refn. Take That as You Will.

‘Her Private Hell’ Is Full Nicolas Winding Refn. Take That as You Will.

‘Her Private Hell’ Is Full Nicolas Winding Refn

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Christopher Nolan’s Worlds Keep Getting Bigger

Christopher Nolan’s Worlds Keep Getting Bigger

‘The Odyssey’ Is a Controlled Spectacle

‘The Odyssey’ Is a Controlled Spectacle

By Adam Nayman • 10 min read

‘Toy Story 5’ Is All Played Out

‘Toy Story 5’ Is All Played Out

By Adam Nayman • 8 min read

Steven Spielberg Is Still Searching for Truth

Steven Spielberg Is Still Searching for Truth

By Adam Nayman • 12 min read

The Latest ‘Scary Movie’ Installment Refuses to Go for the Jugular

The Latest ‘Scary Movie’ Installment Refuses to Go for the Jugular

‘Scary Movie’ Refuses to Go for the Jugular

‘Scary Movie’ Refuses to Go for the Jugular

By Adam Nayman • 6 min read

‘The End of Oak Street’ Is All Bite

‘The End of Oak Street’ Is All Bite

By Adam Nayman • 7 min read

For ‘One Night Only,’ Impotence Is Bliss

For ‘One Night Only,’ Impotence Is Bliss

By Adam Nayman • 8 min read

‘Her Private Hell’ Is Full Nicolas Winding Refn. Take That as You Will.

‘Her Private Hell’ Is Full Nicolas Winding Refn. Take That as You Will.

‘Her Private Hell’ Is Full Nicolas Winding Refn

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Christopher Nolan’s Worlds Keep Getting Bigger

Christopher Nolan’s Worlds Keep Getting Bigger

‘The Odyssey’ Is a Controlled Spectacle

‘The Odyssey’ Is a Controlled Spectacle

By Adam Nayman • 10 min read

‘Toy Story 5’ Is All Played Out

‘Toy Story 5’ Is All Played Out

By Adam Nayman • 8 min read

Steven Spielberg Is Still Searching for Truth

Steven Spielberg Is Still Searching for Truth

By Adam Nayman • 12 min read

The Latest ‘Scary Movie’ Installment Refuses to Go for the Jugular

The Latest ‘Scary Movie’ Installment Refuses to Go for the Jugular

‘Scary Movie’ Refuses to Go for the Jugular

‘Scary Movie’ Refuses to Go for the Jugular

By Adam Nayman • 6 min read

Keep Chasing That Bird: The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

Keep Chasing That Bird: The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

Keep Chasing That Bird: The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

Keep Chasing That Bird: The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

Keep Chasing That Bird: The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

Keep Chasing That Bird: The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

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Keep Chasing That Bird: The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

Spider-Man Swings Back to Theaters

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is the Antidote to Marvel Fatigue

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Maps a Bold New Way

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Why Spider-Man Is Immune to the Superhero Swoon

Why Spider-Man Is Immune to the Superhero Swoon

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Sadie Sink’s ‘Spider-Man’ Press Tour Took MCU Secrecy to Its Illogical Extreme

Sadie Sink’s ‘Spider-Man’ Press Tour Took MCU Secrecy to Its Illogical Extreme

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Welcome to Tom Holland Summer

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Deep Dive

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and the Spider-Man Movie Rankings

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Instant Reactions

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Reactions

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is the Antidote to Marvel Fatigue

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Why Spider-Man Is Immune to the Superhero Swoon

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Sadie Sink’s ‘Spider-Man’ Press Tour Took MCU Secrecy to Its Illogical Extreme

Sadie Sink’s ‘Spider-Man’ Press Tour Took MCU Secrecy to Its Illogical Extreme

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Welcome to Tom Holland Summer

By Daniel Chin • 10 min read

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Deep Dive

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Deep Dive

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and the Spider-Man Movie Rankings

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

The Big Picture

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Instant Reactions

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Reactions

The Midnight Boys

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is the Antidote to Marvel Fatigue

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By Daniel Chin • 8 min read

Why Spider-Man Is Immune to the Superhero Swoon

Why Spider-Man Is Immune to the Superhero Swoon

By Ben Lindbergh • 13 min read

Sadie Sink’s ‘Spider-Man’ Press Tour Took MCU Secrecy to Its Illogical Extreme

Sadie Sink’s ‘Spider-Man’ Press Tour Took MCU Secrecy to Its Illogical Extreme

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Welcome to Tom Holland Summer

Welcome to Tom Holland Summer

By Daniel Chin • 10 min read

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Deep Dive

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Deep Dive

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and the Spider-Man Movie Rankings

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Instant Reactions

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‘Tony’ and the Top Five Coming-of-Age Movies, With Matt Johnson!

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The 2026 Fall Hype Meter Live From Oriole Park at Camden Yards

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Before He Was Bourdain

Before He Was Bourdain

Before He Was Bourdain

Before He Was Bourdain

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Bill Simmons, Steven Spielberg, and Sean Fennessey

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Bill Simmons, Steven Spielberg, and Sean Fennessey

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Steven Spielberg!

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Bill Simmons, Steven Spielberg, and Sean Fennessey

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Bill Simmons, Steven Spielberg, and Sean Fennessey

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Steven Spielberg!

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

The Rewatchables

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‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Bill Simmons, Steven Spielberg, and Sean Fennessey

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Steven Spielberg!

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Bill Simmons, Steven Spielberg, and Sean Fennessey

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Bill Simmons, Steven Spielberg, and Sean Fennessey

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Steven Spielberg!

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

The Rewatchables

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The Best Movie Performances of the Century
The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century
The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century
The 21st Century’s Best Movie Performances
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- The Biggest Omissions From Our List of the Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century
  The Biggest Omissions From Our List of the Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century
  The Biggest Omissions From Our List of the Best Movie Performances
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- The Role(s) of a Lifetime
  The Role(s) of a Lifetime
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- Animals Can Act, Too. These Are Their Best Movie Performances.
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- The Enduring Legend of Philip Seymour Hoffman
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  The Legend of Philip Seymour Hoffman
  Adam Nayman • Aug. 26, 2025 • 11 min read
- The 21st-Century That Guy Hall of Fame
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- The Best Superhero Movie Performances of the 21st Century
  The Best Superhero Movie Performances of the 21st Century
  The Century’s Best Superhero Movie Performances
  Daniel Chin • Aug. 27, 2025 • 12 min read
- ‘I’m Still Here’ May Have Been a Hoax for the Ages, but Joaquin Phoenix’s Multiyear Performance Was No Joke
  ‘I’m Still Here’ May Have Been a Hoax for the Ages, but Joaquin Phoenix’s Multiyear Performance Was No Joke
  Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘I’m Still Here’ Performance Was No Joke
  Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘I’m Still Here’ Performance Was No Joke
  Nate Rogers • Aug. 28, 2025 • 12 min read
- The Best Under-10-Minute Movie Performances of the 21st Century
  The Best Under-10-Minute Movie Performances of the 21st Century
  The Best Sub-10-Minute Movie Performances
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- A Taxonomy of Actors’ Career Reinventions: 21st-Century Edition
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  Helena Hunt • Aug. 28, 2025 • 15 min read
The Best Movie Performances of the Century
The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century
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The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Comedy Icon

The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Comedy Icon

The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Icon

The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Comedy Icon

The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Comedy Icon

The Oral History of Will Ferrell, Sports Icon

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The Business of the Business Essential Listens of The Town With Matthew Belloni

What Will It Take to End the Paramount–Warner Bros. Standoff?

What Will It Take to End the Paramount–Warner Bros. Standoff?

What Will End the WarnerMount Standoff?

The Town With Matthew Belloni

What Will It Take to End the Paramount–Warner Bros. Standoff?

What Will It Take to End the Paramount–Warner Bros. Standoff?

What Will End the WarnerMount Standoff?

The Town With Matthew Belloni

The Town With Matthew Belloni

• 38 min

Where Have All the Action Heroes Gone? With ‘John Wick’ Producer Basil Iwanyk.

Where Have All the Action Heroes Gone? With ‘John Wick’ Producer Basil Iwanyk.

Where Have All the Action Heroes Gone? With Producer Basil Iwanyk.

Where Have All the Action Heroes Gone?

The Town With Matthew Belloni

Where Have All the Action Heroes Gone? With ‘John Wick’ Producer Basil Iwanyk.

Where Have All the Action Heroes Gone? With ‘John Wick’ Producer Basil Iwanyk.

Where Have All the Action Heroes Gone? With Producer Basil Iwanyk.

Where Have All the Action Heroes Gone?

The Town With Matthew Belloni

The Town With Matthew Belloni

• 36 min

Why Can’t We Build More IMAX Theaters? With CEO Rich Gelfond.

Why Can’t We Build More IMAX Theaters? With CEO Rich Gelfond.

Why Can’t We Build More IMAX Theaters?

The Town With Matthew Belloni

Why Can’t We Build More IMAX Theaters? With CEO Rich Gelfond.

Why Can’t We Build More IMAX Theaters? With CEO Rich Gelfond.

Why Can’t We Build More IMAX Theaters?

The Town With Matthew Belloni

The Town With Matthew Belloni

• 38 min

The Case for Disney Exiting the Streaming Wars

The Case for Disney Exiting the Streaming Wars

The Town With Matthew Belloni

The Case for Disney Exiting the Streaming Wars

The Case for Disney Exiting the Streaming Wars

The Town With Matthew Belloni

The Town With Matthew Belloni

• 29 min

Don’t Fall Asleep: The Oral History of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

Don’t Fall Asleep: The Oral History of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

Don’t Fall Asleep: The Oral History of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

Don’t Fall Asleep: The Oral History of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

From the Vaults: Our Favorite Movie Oral Histories

“You Gotta Hear This One Song”: The Oral History of the ‘Garden State’ Soundtrack

“You Gotta Hear This One Song”: The Oral History of the ‘Garden State’ Soundtrack

By Matthew Jacobs • 19 min read

Go Balls Deep: The Oral History of ‘Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’

Go Balls Deep: The Oral History of ‘Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’

By Jake Kring-Schreifels • 56 min read

Creature Feature: The Oral History of ‘Gremlins’

Creature Feature: The Oral History of ‘Gremlins’

By Alan Siegel • 44 min read

It’s a Mad World: The ‘Donnie Darko’ Oral History

It’s a Mad World: The ‘Donnie Darko’ Oral History

By Alan Siegel • 31 min read

Nothing Is Better Than This: The Oral History of ‘Stop Making Sense’

Nothing Is Better Than This: The Oral History of ‘Stop Making Sense’

By Alan Siegel • 28 min read

Pure Nostalgia: The Oral History of ‘That Thing You Do!’

Pure Nostalgia: The Oral History of ‘That Thing You Do!’

By Jake Kring-Schreifels • 49 min read

Dewey Cox Ain’t Dead: An Oral History of ‘Walk Hard’

Dewey Cox Ain’t Dead: An Oral History of ‘Walk Hard’

By Alan Siegel • 1 hr read

“You Gotta Hear This One Song”: The Oral History of the ‘Garden State’ Soundtrack

“You Gotta Hear This One Song”: The Oral History of the ‘Garden State’ Soundtrack

By Matthew Jacobs • 19 min read

Go Balls Deep: The Oral History of ‘Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’

Go Balls Deep: The Oral History of ‘Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’

By Jake Kring-Schreifels • 56 min read

Creature Feature: The Oral History of ‘Gremlins’

Creature Feature: The Oral History of ‘Gremlins’

By Alan Siegel • 44 min read

It’s a Mad World: The ‘Donnie Darko’ Oral History

It’s a Mad World: The ‘Donnie Darko’ Oral History

By Alan Siegel • 31 min read

Nothing Is Better Than This: The Oral History of ‘Stop Making Sense’

Nothing Is Better Than This: The Oral History of ‘Stop Making Sense’

By Alan Siegel • 28 min read

Pure Nostalgia: The Oral History of ‘That Thing You Do!’

Pure Nostalgia: The Oral History of ‘That Thing You Do!’

By Jake Kring-Schreifels • 49 min read

Dewey Cox Ain’t Dead: An Oral History of ‘Walk Hard’

Dewey Cox Ain’t Dead: An Oral History of ‘Walk Hard’

By Alan Siegel • 1 hr read

“You Gotta Hear This One Song”: The Oral History of the ‘Garden State’ Soundtrack

“You Gotta Hear This One Song”: The Oral History of the ‘Garden State’ Soundtrack

By Matthew Jacobs • 19 min read

Go Balls Deep: The Oral History of ‘Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’

Go Balls Deep: The Oral History of ‘Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’

By Jake Kring-Schreifels • 56 min read

Creature Feature: The Oral History of ‘Gremlins’

Creature Feature: The Oral History of ‘Gremlins’

By Alan Siegel • 44 min read

It’s a Mad World: The ‘Donnie Darko’ Oral History

It’s a Mad World: The ‘Donnie Darko’ Oral History

By Alan Siegel • 31 min read

Nothing Is Better Than This: The Oral History of ‘Stop Making Sense’

Nothing Is Better Than This: The Oral History of ‘Stop Making Sense’

By Alan Siegel • 28 min read

Pure Nostalgia: The Oral History of ‘That Thing You Do!’

Pure Nostalgia: The Oral History of ‘That Thing You Do!’

By Jake Kring-Schreifels • 49 min read

Dewey Cox Ain’t Dead: An Oral History of ‘Walk Hard’

Dewey Cox Ain’t Dead: An Oral History of ‘Walk Hard’

By Alan Siegel • 1 hr read

Shorts

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The Future of Film May Just Be Old Movies

The Future of Film May Just Be Old Movies

The Future of Film May Just Be Old Movies

The Future of Film May Just Be Old Movies

As theaters throughout the country adjust to an ever-changing landscape, many are turning to cinema’s past. Could repertory and revival screenings be a way forward?

The 111 Best Horror Movie Kills of All Time, Ranked

The 111 Best Horror Movie Kills of All Time, Ranked

The 111 Best Horror Movie Kills of All Time, Ranked

The 111 Best Horror Movie Kills of All Time, Ranked

From ‘Psycho’ to Jordan Peele to Jason to classic giallos, here are the best and bloodiest the genre has to offer.

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