More from Robyn Bahr
10 Eerie Documentaries About the Wonders of Planet Earth
Not content merely to showcase the beauty of the outdoors, the groundbreaking films listed here explore nature in all its awesome — occasionally terrifying — weirdness.
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‘Another Body’ Review: Intriguing Deepfake Porn Doc Is Not as Deep as You’d Think
Sophie Compton and Reuben Hamlyn’s documentary chronicles what happens when a college student discovers that her face has been digitally planted over the bodies of porn stars.
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The Hollywood Reporter Critics Pick the 15 Best Films of Sundance 2023
A deliciously juicy psychological thriller starring Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway, an Olympian’s stunning directorial debut and a spirited documentary portrait of Little Richard are among faves from the fest.
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Mental Health Visibility Only Goes So Far at the Oscars
While often netting actors recognition for their emotionally grueling performances, films centered on psychological struggles may be too depressing to win best picture.
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‘It’s Only Life After All’ Review: The Indigo Girls Look Back in a Heartfelt Doc
Alexandria Bombach's documentary allows Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Atlanta alt-folk duo to speak for themselves.
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A Pinch of Irony, a Splash of Derision: How Supporting Performances Brought Extra Flavor to Their Respective Films
This season is full of powerhouse dramatic performances, but the comedic supporting players who gave their films a particular spice should not go unnoticed.
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For This Season’s Oscar Contenders, Abandonment Is Survival
Several of this year’s awards contenders, from 'Women Talking' to 'The Whale,' challenge viewers with a complex task: to relate to, and have compassion for, those who leave behind the people they love — and are supposed to protect.
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Playing Sexy on TV Is No Small Feat
Sensual performances captured TV audiences’ attentions this year in series such as 'The White Lotus' and 'Bridgerton' — but erotic intrigue requires more than a hot appearance.
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Dave Chappelle’s Emmy Noms Show the TV Academy Isn’t Swayed by Social Media
"Twitter isn’t real," says the comedian in his Netflix special 'The Closer' — and Emmy voters just might agree.
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This Year’s Award for Wacky Emmy Category Goes to… TV Movie
When a meta satire about cartoon chipmunks goes head to head against a Holocaust drama, one has to wonder what, exactly, this Emmy category is supposed to honor.
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Amber Ruffin, Ziwe, Desus and Mero and the New Vanguard of Late Night
'The Amber Ruffin Show,' 'Desus & Mero' and 'Ziwe' have brought fresh perspectives and faces to variety talk series — but is the Television Academy paying attention?
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How TV Is Embracing Late-in-Life Coming-of-Age Stories
‘Better Things,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Julia’ and ‘Somebody Somewhere’ prove it’s delightfully invigorating to just watch women of a certain age being themselves, no apologies necessary.
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