Despite a lot of complaints and bickering among critics and cinephiles about what is or isn’t “real art” and “real cinema,” somehow there still managed to be a large number of excellent films released ...

Tom Santilli is a professional film critic, TV personality, host and the Executive Producer of Movie Show Plus. 2022 is nearing its end, and for many, it's good-riddance. The movie industry has shown ...

For me, the year in cinema was defined by two events: the death of Jean-Luc Godard and the release of Sight and Sound’s new list of the 100 “best” films ever made. Both distinctly unsatisfying. I ...

With 2022 almost in the history books, there’s a danger it will be known as a disappointing period for cinema. Driven by a narrative consumed by fluctuating box office grosses and depressed stocks, ...

"Of all the places I could be, I just want to be here with you." Another year, another Top 10. After watching over 400 films throughout 2022 (always logging everything on my Letterboxd) it's time to ...

Following The Film Stage’s collective top 50 films of 2022, as part of our year-end coverage, our contributors are sharing their personal top 10 lists. This lifetime of Spielberg-ia culminated in two ...

The following contains spoilers for the films examined that feature nude characters. Two documentaries that played only on the festival circuit this year crystalized some of the attitudes about nudity ...