Stephen Whitty

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How “The Sopranos” Forever Changed Television

Twenty years after its debut, the show's legacy—for good and ill—still lingers.

15 Movies You’ll Want to See in 2019

We've got your preview, you bring the popcorn.

Look Into the Dark Side of “It’s a Wonderful Life”

You haven't really seen this holiday classic until you do.

The 13 Best Movies You Didn’t See in 2018

Limited releases and poor marketing campaigns likely kept these worthy films off your radar.

Anti-Semitism Still Rampant 25 Years After ’Schindler’s List”

Bigotry and hate immortalized in the Oscar-winning film is not a thing of the past.

When Snark Jumps the Shark

Our affinity for "so bad, it's good" film cynicism hurts creativity and art.

When Will Pop Culture Stop Glorifying Serial Killers?

Nothing is crazier than making icons out of creeps and criminals like Charles Manson.

Can Johnny Depp Get Past His Own Baggage?

"The Crimes of Grindewald" star has been called a public relations liability.

Amid Midterm Elections, Mass Shootings and Caravan Controversies, Here’s How to Recharge

Cinematic versions of comfort foods — James Bond, yes, Tony Soprano, no — are great escapes.

“Halloween,” “Widows” Show #MeToo Movement Ready for Close-up

"The Girl in the Spider's Web" also among a new wave of female-led movies.

How Gary Hart Scandal in “The Front Runner” Forever Changed Politics

Hugh Jackman stars as the presidential hopeful undone by "Monkey Business."

Current Wave of Horror Is Frighteningly Good… So Why Are Filmmakers Scared of Label?

"Suspiria” is latest in run of films reinvigorating the genre.

The Real Mystery Behind Hitchcock’s “Marnie” — Is It a Cinematic Crime Against Women?

Met hosting opera in #metoo era, but rape scene was uncomfortable even back in '64.

“A Star Is Born” Shows Audiences Love to Get Their Hearts Broken

From "Casablanca" to "Call Me by Your Name," fans prefer sad endings.

Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 11/9”: Why Lefty Filmmaker Can’t Change Opinions

Scourge of the Trump Administrations seems only interested in reaching people who think like him.