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a long talk

The Melodrama of Robert Eggers

 The Nosferatu director doesn’t want to represent a modern point of view in his horror-adjacent movies. By Matt Zoller Seitz
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A Minute-by-Minute Breakdown of Everything That Happens in Better Man

 The Robbie Williams biopic may not be the best movie of the year, but it certainly is the most movie. By Bethy Squires
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Luca Guadagnino’s Queer Is More Challenging Than You Might Expect

 For such a hot movie, this Daniel Craig–starring William S. Burroughs adaptation sure feels emotionally sealed off. By Alison Willmore
  1. take that
    A Minute-by-Minute Breakdown of Everything That Happens in Better ManThe Robbie Williams biopic may not be the best movie of the year, but it certainly is the most movie.
    By Bethy Squires
  2. awards szn
    The 2025 BAFTA Nominations Are HereConclave leads with 12, but Irish hip-hop biopic Kneecap surprises with six.
    By Jason P. Frank
  3. ay dios mio
    Emilia Pérez’s Controversial CaminoA timeline of the criticism Emilia Pérez faces on its way to the Oscars, from representation to Selena Gomez’s accent.
    By Bethy Squires
  4. he’s the one
    An American Guide to Robbie WilliamsWhat’s so special about Britain’s patron wanker of bighearted buffoonery?
    By Emma Madden
  5. a long talk
    The Melodrama of Robert EggersThe Nosferatu director doesn’t want to represent a modern point of view in his horror-adjacent movies.
    By Matt Zoller Seitz
  7. bad omens
    All of Neil Gaiman’s Halted and Canceled ProjectsThe author denies engaging in nonconsensual sexual activity “with anyone. Ever.”
    By Jason P. Frank
  8. vulture lists
    How to Watch All the Early 2025 Oscar ContendersArchitects! Bob Dylans! Daniel Craig!
    By Brian Tallerico
  9. movie review
    Luca Guadagnino’s Queer Is More Challenging Than You Might ExpectFor such a hot movie, this Daniel Craig–starring William S. Burroughs adaptation sure feels emotionally sealed off.
    By Alison Willmore
  10. performance review
    For the Love of God, Give This Woman an Oscar NominationNo one last year gave a performance that comes close to what Marianne Jean-Baptiste does in Hard Truths.
    By Alison Willmore
  11. respect the classics
    Neil Young Once Kicked Bob Dylan Off His Tour BusBut he still loved A Complete Unknown.
    By Devon Ivie
  12. endings
    Juror #2 Delivers a Surprisingly Hopeful Closing ArgumentDownbeat endings are a Clint Eastwood speciality. But the final scene of his new legal thriller delivers a surprisingly hopeful closing argument.
    By A.A. Dowd
  13. i do
    Robbie Williams Officiates Marriage at Better Man Screening“It’s not legally-binding, but it’s legally-binding in your heart.”
    By Bethy Squires
  14. coming soon
    Paul Feig Does A Simple Favor By Confirming Sequel’s Coming SoonMore suits, more gin martinis, coming sooner than you think!
    By Bethy Squires
  15. now streaming
    The 9 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This WeekendDeal or No Deal has its own island now, but the Traitors still have the Scottish castle.
    By Savannah Salazar
  16. donnnn-keigh!
    Merry Shrek-mas and a Donkey New Year!Shrek 5’s release date has been pushed back to December 2026.
    By Jason P. Frank
  17. the law
    Alec Baldwin Suing New Mexico Prosecutors Over Dropped Rust CaseHe is accusing them of “malicious prosecution” over issues with the case.
    By Justin Curto
  18. movie review
    Gerard Butler Letting Loose Is a Beautiful Thing to BeholdIf the first Den of Thieves was a meathead remake of Heat, the sequel feels like a meathead remake of Miami Vice.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  19. movie review
    You Can’t Ignore Pamela Anderson’s FaceAnderson’s performance in Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl often elevates a rote, repetitive plot.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  20. a long talk
    Making a Movie in Secret, and Living With the RepercussionsMohammad Rasoulof on the logistical challenges of making The Seed of the Sacred Fig, the Academy Award–shortlisted film that forced him to flee Iran.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  21. movie review
    Saving the Hummingbirds of Los Angeles, Despite the OddsSally Aitken’s sublime new documentary, Every Little Thing, shows us that healing society begins with healing the most vulnerable.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  22. movie review
    Thank the Cinema Gods, Mike Leigh Is BackHard Truths might be his funniest film in a long time, but as always, it’s the kind of laughter that comes with unnerving inevitabilities.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  23. scene report
    Hollywood Rendered Speechless During Awards SeasonThe Brutalist’s Adrien Brody was choked up and shaking accepting a NYFCC award while the Los Angeles fires continues.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  24. press tourist
    Mikey Madison’s Road to Potential Oscar GloryShe’s mastered the art of talking to a Jimmy.
    By Jason P. Frank
  25. ai sucks
    Former MoviePass CEO Pleads Guilty to Securities FraudTheodore Farnsworth lied to investors and participated in “AI washing,” per the DOJ.
    By Bethy Squires
  26. party report
    The Turtle Was the Most Difficult Actor in ConclaveEven though he got carried around by Ralph Fiennes.
    By Tom Smyth
  27. schneebly alert
    Celloooo, Two of the School of Rock Kids Got MarriedStar pupils Marta and Frankie.
    By Devon Ivie
  28. byom
    Where Is Nicole Kidman’s ‘Got Milk?’ Campaign?It was BYOM at the NBR Awards for the Babygirl star.
    By Tom Smyth
  29. awards szn
    The 2025 SAG Award Nominations Are HereJonathan Bailey scored a surprise SAG nomination this morning, after the Los Angeles fires delayed announcements.
    By Jason P. Frank
  30. the tl
    An Unglamorous History of TomdayaThe most blushworthy moments leading to their engagement.
    By Jason P. Frank
  31. movie review
    Flow Is an Animal Adventure That’s Endearing and a Little Too PrettyThe Latvian animated film is a wordless survival story that lets its animals act like animals.
    By Alison Willmore
  32. tributes
    Adam Pally Remembers Jeff Baena as ‘Fosterer of Possibility’The two were frequent and long time collaborators on screen, as Pally starred in Baena’s directorial debut.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  33. rip
    Jeff Baena, Filmmaker and Aubrey Plaza’s Husband, Dead at 47He directed numerous comedy films such as The Little Hours and Life After Beth.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  34. character study
    How Feathers McGraw Became Cinema’s Most Terrifying VillainA milk-bottle gait, thumbtack eyes, and a healthy dose of vanity. This penguin means business.
    By Devon Ivie
  35. awards szn
    Bring Back the Old Golden GlobesNobody comes into this night looking for a carbon copy of last year’s Emmy winners.
    By Joe Reid
  36. 2025 preview
    32 Movies We Can’t Wait to See in 2025Don’t we deserve something to look forward to?
    By A.A. Dowd
  37. clandestinely
    ‘Pope-ular’ Would’ve CrushedFine, we’ll do it.
    By Rebecca Alter
  38. highs and lows
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2025 Golden GlobesHIGH: Nikki Glaser’s lightly searing opening monologue. LOW: Not getting to hear “Pope-ular” in full.
    By Jen Chaney, Roxana Hadadi, and Jackson McHenry
  39. awards szn
    The 2025 Golden Globe Award WinnersShōgun wins Best Drama Series, becoming the most awarded show of the night.
    By Jason P. Frank
  40. awards szn
    Everything That Happened at the 2025 Golden GlobesGive us the full version of “Pope-ular“!
    By Vulture Staff
  41. speechifying
    Zoe Saldaña Overwhelmed With ‘Gratitude’ at the Globes“I experienced this kind of magic on the set of Emilia Pérez.”
    By Jason P. Frank
  42. hepburn fever
    Ariana Grande Is Not Being SubtleThat funny girl is manifesting another role …
    By Jason P. Frank
  43. the law
    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Legal Battle, ExplainedWhat to know about how the It Ends With Us co-stars ended up here, including who has cut ties with Baldoni, who is supporting Lively, and more.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  44. oscar futures
    Don’t Underestimate Emilia Pérez With two weeks to go before Oscar nominations, the major threats of the 2025 awards season are making themselves known.
    By Nate Jones
  45. elphab-ereft
    Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Are Sentimental WomenAll their best cries on the Wicked press tour.
    By Jason P. Frank
  46. gold rush
    Who’s Going to Win at the 2025 Golden Globes?The Golden Globes don’t matter at all — except when they do. That’s what makes them fun!
    By Nate Jones and Joe Reid
  47. dancing through life
    Zendaya’s Dancing With the Stars Loss Still Stings“Listen, I’m still harboring a little animosity about that.”
    By Justin Curto
  48. the gold rush
    Nicole Kidman’s 17 Career Golden Globe Nominations, RankedThe Hollywood Foreign Press Association may have snubbed Eyes Wide Shut and Paddington, but at least it gave these performances their due.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  49. now streaming
    The 14 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This WeekendHere’s your PSA that Apple TV+ is free all weekend.
    By Savannah Salazar
  50. dairy
    That Babygirl Milk Scene Wasn’t Totally FictionDirector Halina Reijn remembers when an actor “at least 15 years younger than” her ordered her a glass of milk.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  51. awards szn
    Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Golden GlobesFrom Viola to Ted to Nikki.
    By Jason P. Frank
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