Retrospective

Retrospective: "Titanic" Still King of the Movie World 25 Years Later

James Cameron's magnum opus has never let go of its place in our hearts - thank God for that.

"The Iron Giant" 25th Anniversary Retrospective

We all missed the mark on Warner Bros.' modern classic - it's better that way.

"American Beauty" Retrospective: How the Oscars Were Won, But A Legacy Lost

American Beauty never knew us as well as it thought it did, but that's (mostly) okay.

20th Anniversary Retrospective: "Downfall" And The Historical Merit of Humanizing Hitler

It was a gamble making a man out of a monster, but a great movie happened because of it.

"Scream" Retrospective: A Welcome Convenience To Horror's Imperfect Existence

If you don't read this review, I'll gut you like a fish.

"The Last Emperor" Retrospective: A Forgotten Oscars Powerhouse

Bernardo Bertolucci's lavish lament on China's last monarch deserves a place in cinema's pantheon.

Retrospective: "Moonlight" Remains Much More Than An Oscars Punchline

Barry Jenkins' modern masterpiece offers profound insight on race, sexuality, addiction, and how inescapable life's obstacles can feel.

"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" 20th Anniversary Retrospective

The third film remains the best Potter film - and a gold standard for fantasy filmmaking.

"Interstellar" 10th Anniversary Retrospective: The Best Bad Movie Ever Made

"Interstellar" sucked then, sucks now, and will always suck... but in the best possible way.

"Forrest Gump" 30th Anniversary Retrospective: A Conservative Yuppie's Wet Dream

Robert Zemeckis' '90s juggernaut is a feast of boomer bullshit.

"Ordinary People" Retrospective: A Vital Lesson On the Mental Health Crisis

Robert Redford's controversial Best Picture winner is more important now than ever.

Retrospective: Is "Annie Hall" Still the King of Rom-Coms?

It has, perhaps, aged poorly, but Woody Allen's iconic romantic comedy still has quite a lot to offer.

"Finding Nemo" Retrospective: 20 Years Later, Pixar's Crown Jewel Still Shines

The Studio's masterpiece is a touching portrait of a parent's love.

"The English Patient" Retrospective: A Song of Sand And Seinfeld

Sorry, Elaine, but I'll take this romance over "Sack Lunch" any day.

"Gone with the Wind" Retrospective: Why Canceling The Past Means Sacrificing Our Future

Hollywood's most popular movie is problematic - that doesn't make it worth forgetting.

"Troy" Retrospective: Sword and Sandal's Final Bow

You need this movie like you need an arrow through your Achilles' tendon, but in... a good way?

"Schindler's List" 30th Anniversary Retrospective: The Impossible Task of Depicting the Holocaust

Spielberg does not fully commit to the horror, but Schindler's List remains the preeminent depiction of humanity's darkest hour.

"The Social Network" Retrospective: The Millennium's Most Overrated Movie

Style trumps substance in this confused depiction of the founding of Facebook.

Retrospective: Nostalgia Has Its Swinging '60s Day in "American Graffiti"

Before lightsabers and death stars, George Lucas asked a simple question: where were you in '62?

Retrospective: "The Deer Hunter" Is An Emotional Gut Punch - Even If By Accident

Michael Cimino's 1978 Best Picture winner occasionally misses the mark, but it's reflection on Vietnam is still worth our time.

Retrospective: "1917" Is An Awe-Inspiring Technical Masterclass

It occasionally prioritizes style over substance, but Sam Mendes' acclaimed passion project is a cinematic marvel.

"Alexander" 20th Anniversary Retrospective: An Iconic Stinker Still Reeks of Ineptitude

Oliver Stone's notorious bomb is even worse two decades down the line.

"Argo" Retrospective: Why We're Wrong to Condemn A Once-Renowned Oscar Winner

It's far from perfect, but Ben Affleck's 2012 Best Picture winner is still an admirable historical thriller.

"Casino Royale" Retrospective: How A Franchise Peaked Four Decades In

Daniel Craig's debut remains the franchise's best - and most important - installment.

"Braveheart" 30th Anniversary Retrospective: Nothing More Than A Lesser "Gladiator"

Sure, it precedes Ridley Scott's epic, but "Braveheart" resists the revenge to devastating effect.

Retrospective: 20 Years Later, "Bowling for Columbine" is a Disgrace to Documentary Filmmaking

Michael Moore exploits America's most famous school shooting in this misguided monument to egotism.

"Dances With Wolves" Retrospective: The Unjust Penalty of Beating Scorsese

Dances with Wolves is a flawed epic, but it's far more than an excuse to look at Kevin Costner.