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Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • The New York Times
  • Vulture
  • Slate

Past articles by Kyle:

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Takes Producers Guild Award

The prize is a strong indicator of what will win best picture at the Oscars. The film already won the Directors Guild Award. → Read More

The 53 Best Movies Under 90 Minutes

Sometimes you just want a good story, capably told with no time to waste. → Read More

The 52 Best Movies Under 90 Minutes

When you’re looking for a short movie, you can’t go wrong with these movies with runtimes under 90 minutes. Vulture writers pick their favorites, including ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Borat,’ ‘March of the Penguins’ and ‘My Octopus Teacher.’ → Read More

Venice: Could ‘Banshees’ Be Colin Farrell’s Oscar Breakthrough?

The well-received film about feuding friends, from writer-director Martin McDonagh, may earn the star his first Oscar nomination. → Read More

SAG Awards 2022: ‘CODA,’ Will Smith and Jessica Chastain Take Top Prizes

“We, deaf actors, have come a long way,” the “CODA” star Marlee Matlin tells the audience. On the TV side, “Succession,” “Ted Lasso” and “Squid Game” won big. → Read More

When Max Met Furiosa

The yearslong process of finding the right leads for George Miller’s Oscar winner involved dozens of future stars — and just as many what-ifs. → Read More

There’s Always Been More to Kirsten Dunst

A former child star and ingénue, she has come into her own as a chronicler of despair. Will “The Power of the Dog” cap her career reinvention? → Read More

Venice Film Festival: Elena Ferrante, Olivia Colman and Resort Horror

“The Lost Daughter,” like “The White Lotus” and “Nine Perfect Strangers,” takes its characters on vacation but they’re hardly getting away. → Read More

Venice Film Festival: How Does Kristen Stewart Play Princess Diana?

The star of “Spencer” may be one of the few actresses with an inkling of what it’s like to be so often hounded by the paparazzi. → Read More

'Cruella' Lets Emma Stone Be Bad, and That Feels Awfully Good

With “Cruella” and other recent projects, the Oscar winner is drawn to playing an antiheroine: “There’s something so freeing about it,” she says. → Read More

Will People of Color Win All Four Acting Oscars This Year?

Plenty of Academy Awards history could be made at this year’s ceremony, especially if the SAG Award winners repeat. Here are some records that could fall. → Read More

How Wide Open Is the Best-Picture Oscar Race?

Each of the eight contenders has a path to victory, but it will be harder for some than others. For now, keep your eye on “Nomadland.” → Read More

Amanda Seyfried Finally Stakes Her Claim

The “Mean Girls” and “Mamma Mia!” actress knows her performance as Marion Davies in“Mank” will be a turning point in her career. But first, she had to put some distance between herself and Hollywood. → Read More

Will ‘Mank’ Be Netflix’s First Best-Picture Winner?

David Fincher’s new film about the making of “Citizen Kane” could be an Oscar favorite in a year dominated by streaming contenders. → Read More

Yes, There Will Be an Oscar Season. But What Will It Look Like?

There are few big-budget contenders and the ceremony may be reduced, but the list of nominees could be more diverse than ever. → Read More

With ‘We Are Who We Are,’ Luca Guadagnino Wants You to Question Yourself

The “Call Me By Your Name” director’s new HBO series follows teens who are exploring their gender and sexual identity. Its shoot was just as unconventional. → Read More

The Oscars’ New Diversity Rules Are Sweeping but Safe

Although the initiative is meant to encourage major changes, the best-picture qualifications aren’t as strict as they may seem. → Read More

Why Are There So Few Black Directors in the Criterion Collection?

The prestigious line is coveted by cinephiles and taught in film schools. The company’s president blames his “blind spots” for largely shutting out Black Americans. → Read More

James Cameron, You’ll Be Missed

James Cameron has started production on the Avatar sequels, and we’re mourning what he might have done instead. → Read More

Furiosa’s Back: George Miller Discusses the Next ‘Mad Max’ Movie

The ‘Fury Road’ director is currently casting a prequel, but Furiosa may look a little different this time around. → Read More