Sunday

19-10-2025 Vol 19

Day: October 16, 2025

“Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” is a Tough but Important Watch

I don’t like spending time with John Wayne Gacy, the infamous serial killer who murdered more than 30 teen boys…

Nothing Closes the Doors to Creating: Jafar Pahani on “It Was Just an Accident”

Watching “It Was Just an Accident” feels like watching director Jafar Panahi’s tortured yet graceful inner monologue around the merits…

“Battlefield 6” Seeks to Reclaim the Front Line of Multiplayer Shooters

“Battlefield” has been around for over two decades. Still, even its most diehard fans would probably argue that it’s been…

Chaz Ebert Launches National Awards to Honor Acts of Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness as Siskel & Ebert Approaches 50th Anniversary

The FECK Awards spotlight the power of everyday heroes and bold visionaries who elevate humanity through action, proving that compassion…

The Criterion Collection’s January 2026 Lineup Includes Yi Yi, Birth, and Dead Man on 4K

Criterion will not begin 2026 on a quiet note. It’s notable enough that we now have Edward Yang’s Yi Yi,…

It Was Just an Accident Review: Jafar Panahi’s Fiercest, Most Incendiary Takedown of Iran’s Regime

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. It Was Just an Accident is now…

BFI London Review: My Father’s Shadow is a Lovely Tale of Familial Bonding That Plays Things Safe

Telling an authentic, politically charged story from a child’s perspective can be a challenge. For tales set during a period…

Anniversary Review: A Happy Family is Torn Apart in Jan Komasa’s Haunting Drama

Jan Komasa’s Anniversary should be in the running for least-subtle movie of the year. It should also be in the…

Ballad of a Small Player Review: A Delicious, Nasty Exuberance

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Telluride coverage. Ballad of a Small Player is now…