Happy Birthday, Roger Ebert: How the Late Film Critic Changed My Life at a Steak ‘n Shake
A TIME editor recalls a life-transforming meeting with his personal hero
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9 New Bands to See at South By Southwest (SXSW): Welcome to Music’s March Madness
For those of you who prefer music to hoops, this music festival is nothing less than our March Madness; a thoroughly overwhelming onslaught of unknown bands, fresh sounds and new obsessions.
Oscar Surprise: Why a 5-Year-Old Actress Might Just Win Over the Academy
At the age of five, Quvenzhané Wallis was on the set of ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild,’ delivering a fierce and unforgettable performance. Now four years later, critics are hailing the fantasy as one of the best films of 2012. …
Mayan Apocalypse Film Festival – 21 Films for Our Final 21 Days
The ancient Mayan calendar draws to an end on Dec. 21. Here 21 films to see—and what they taught us about our species—before doomsday
Argo Spoiler Alert: What’s More Exciting Than a Rescue?
Argo did well at the box office over the weekend. As someone who thinks we desperately need more intelligent, smartly scripted, adult-oriented thrillers, I take it as encouraging news. But even among Argo’s fans, I can’t be …
Looper: The Standout Star the Trailers Didn’t Show
The first loop’s for Bruce Willis. The second for Joseph Gordon-Levitt. But the hidden gem of Rian Johnson’s new sci-fi thriller is the young Pierce Gagnon – the unshakable telekinetic child monster
The Master Mystery: Solving Paul Thomas Anderson’s Many Riddles
Lancaster’s songs. Freddie’s rage. A naked sand woman. We’ve got all your answers
Bon Iver in New York: An Indie Group’s Moment to Shine
Known for quiet songs and intimate shows, Bon Iver launched a new international tour last night with the first of four sold-out performances at Radio City Music Hall. For one long-time fan, growing pains were evident
Oscars vs. Globes: A Big Announcement Changes the Oscar Race, Fails to Fix the Problem
It was the breaking news that shook the entertainment world Tuesday night — or rather, the small echo chamber of awards pundits that I check with every night before I go to bed. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences …
Breaking Bad Watch: Four Terrifying Glimpses of Walter White, Lost Cause
“I’m the cook. I’m the man who killed Gus Fring…now, say my name.”
Sunday night’s Breaking Bad was so fascinating – equal parts wrenching, shocking and creepy – that I actually logged on this morning hoping …
The Expendables 2: Locked and Overloaded
No jokes will be made about the movie being expendable. Except this one
Remembering Judith Crist, Savage Critic and Inspirational Mentor: One Student’s Appreciation
A film critic who influenced a generation of moviegoers, Crist was known for her acerbic reviews. But to her journalism students, she was that rare teacher who could lodge herself into a pupil’s soul
Dark Knight Rises: Did Christopher Nolan Pave the Way to Something Even More Cryptic?
Spoiler alert! Could the next Batman be even darker?