The small-budget thrillers that make every hallway feel charged
A starting point for sharp reviews, repertory notes, and the films that keep revealing new corners.
Movies
Big screens, small details, and the films that stay in your head.
Reviews, repertory finds, watch lists, and essays for movies that reward another look.
From the movie desk
A first reel of film writing with room for reviews, recommendations, and craft-focused deep dives.
Five restorations worth seeing with a room full of strangers
A repertory guide to images, performances, and soundtracks that still feel startling on a big screen.
Why the best movie scores leave a little air in the frame
Notes on restraint, tension, and the composers who know exactly when a scene needs less.