Darren Aronofsky, a Brooklyn-born filmmaker, emerged as a provocative voice in American cinema with his 1998 debut Pi. Celebrated and sometimes described as “disturbing” by peers in the industry, Aronofsky established himself as an uncompromising director whose films frequently probe obsession, self-destruction and the darker side of the American dream. Over more than two decades … Read more

American filmmaker Joseph Kosinski first made a major splash in 2010 with the high-budget directorial debut Tron: Legacy, a studio spectacle that immediately marked him as a filmmaker comfortable with large-scale visual effects and ambitious production. Backed by a significant studio investment, Kosinski arrived as a director who embraced digital technology and spectacle, promising a … Read more

Knock at the Cabin (2023)Director: M. Night ShyamalanScreenwriters: M. Night Shyamalan, Steve Desmond, Michael ShermanStarring: Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Kristen Cui, Rupert Grint, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Abby Quinn M. Night Shyamalan has long been a polarizing figure in contemporary cinema. His career alternates between acclaim and derision, yet across that uneven landscape there is … Read more

The Whale (2022)Director: Darren AronofskyScreenwriter: Samuel D. HunterStarring: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, Hong Chau Director Darren Aronofsky returned to provocative, emotionally driven storytelling with The Whale, a film that examines addiction, grief, and the limits of compassion. Based on Samuel D. Hunter’s play, the movie centers on Charlie (Brendan Fraser), a reclusive, morbidly … Read more

Infinity Pool (2023)Director: Brandon CronenbergWriter: Brandon CronenbergStarring: Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth, Cleopatra Coleman, Jalil Lespert Fresh from its Sundance showing, Infinity Pool opens with a mixture of glamour and unease. Brandon Cronenberg leads a cast that includes Alexander Skarsgård and Mia Goth, and the film immediately establishes a tone that is both stylish and disturbing. … Read more

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022)Director: Matthew WarchusScreenwriter: Dennis KellyStarring: Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, Emma Thompson, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is the film adaptation of the award-winning stage musical, itself based on Roald Dahl’s cherished children’s novel. The story follows Matilda (Alisha Weir), a brilliant and curious young girl who … Read more

The Fabelmans (2022)Director: Steven SpielbergScreenwriters: Steven Spielberg, Tony KushnerStarring: Gabriel LaBelle, Mateo Zoryan, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Judd Hirsch, Keeley Karsten, Alina Brace, Julia Butters, Birdie Borria, Sam Rechner, Chloe East, Oakes Fegley Steven Spielberg’s body of work has been examined and debated across decades, with interpretations ranging from conspiratorial to quintessentially American, … Read more

Steven Spielberg is one of the most famous and influential film directors in the world. Over more than half a century in cinema, he has worked across virtually every genre—horror, science fiction, spy thrillers, period drama, family entertainment and intense adult drama—creating countless iconic moments and many films widely regarded among the greatest ever made. … Read more

Babylon (2022)Director: Damien ChazelleScreenwriter: Damien ChazelleStarring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Li Jun Li, Jovan Adepo, Jean Smart, Tobey Maguire, Ethan Suplee, Olivia Hamilton, Spike Jonze, Katherine Waterston, Lukas Haas, Rory Scovel, Eric Roberts, Jeff Garlin, Flea Babylon (2022), written and directed by Damien Chazelle, is a bold, unflinching examination of early Hollywood—the pre-code … Read more

When someone asks “Where should I start with the films of Steven Spielberg?” a realistic answer is: anywhere. Few filmmakers have reshaped mainstream Western narrative cinema the way Spielberg has, and his work spans so many genres and moods that almost any entry point is valid. Born in Cincinnati and raised in Phoenix, Spielberg moved … Read more