Roman Polanski

Berlin screenings reveal two possible cases of grading on the curve

At long last, David Chase achieves his rock-and-roll dreams

Alex Edkins of Metz on pushing limits to make music that seems like it's about to fall apart

Even though the band has been around for five years, Metz just released its self-titled debut full-length on Sub Pop this year. Even prior to that, the Toronto-based trio only released a few seven-inches. Mostly these guys have spent their time focusing on developing as a group by touring and playin ... More >>

On its centennial, Paramount Pictures celebrates its peak: the 1970s

A Separation is an urgent courtroom drama that puts you in the jury box

Roman Polanski's Carnage is a predictable study of social (mis)behavior

Be afraid! Be very afraid! Evil children are taking over the DPL

​If you're looking to get your fix of cinematic terror but are facing a frightening shortage of cash, the current Fresh City Life film series at the Central Denver Public Library, "The Kids Are Not Alright," is a real treat. The Tuesday night films, all scary movies featuring evil children, ar ... More >>

Miral tries to address the Israel-Palestine question, but its convictions get muddied

J. Hoberman's top ten of 2010...and beyond

The ten best movies of 2010

RIP Frank Frazetta: A look at his ten most striking cover illustrations

​ Yesterday the art world bid farewell to one of its most badass and cryptic members when Frank Frazetta died of a stroke at the age of 82. His dark and often gruesome work will be missed. His comic artwork alone contributed to many of our own doodles of death-dealing knights and broadsword-w ... More >>

Five Classic Kids' Books That Should Be Turned Into Weird Films (and Who Should Film Them)

You have to hand it to Tim Burton. Not only did he pull off the biggest opening of his already formidable career with the record take for Alice in Wonderland, he managed to turn one of the weirdest kids' books in history into something even weirder. Of course, he took massive liberties with the so ... More >>

Summer Film Preview

An Interview With Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve on her new film, A Christmas Tale, and her long, glorious non-career

The Kids Were Alright

Sesame Street and the Who bookend two very special editions.

Rush Hour 3

The third time's the guilty pleasure for Tucker and Chan's buddy cop franchise.

Full-Serve Philosophy

A gas station attendant pumps out enlightenment in Peaceful Warrior.

Thank Hell for Little Girls

Hard Candy turns the tables on an online pedophile.

Hacked

Harrison Ford runs smack into a Firewall, poor guy.

Artful Dodging

Polanski's Oliver Twist misses the grit of the Dickens classic.

Ghost in the Machinist

Christian Bale chases phantoms and loses sleep in Brad Anderson's latest.

Flick Pick

Chinatown

Think Distinct

This summer's movies could withstand the drought.

French Kiss-Off

That Amélie girl returns with the yucky side of romance.

In the Ghetto

Polanski returns to Poland.

Drowning in Water

An attempt to mingle two seafaring stories leaves viewers adrift.

Blood Brothers

Albert and Allen Hughes deliver a sensuous but grisly message From Hell.

Hall of Mirrors

Catherine Deneuve shines in Place Vendôme.

Gate of Hell

Director Roman Polanski returns to the supernatuaral with The Ninth Gate.

Stage and Screen

DIGGING A GRAVE

POLANSKI'S TERROR FIRMA

EXILE ON MEAN STREET

THE PARENT TRAP

THE DECLINE AND FALL OF ROMAN