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The Incomer

‘The Incomer’ Review: Louis Paxton’s Quirky, Ultimately Heartwarming Seaside Fable

by Justin Clark
July 14, 2026

The Incomer is about being isolated for so long that you forget how to want things.

Future, The Real Me

Future ‘The Real Me’ Review: Stripped Down Self-Discovery

by Paul Attard
The Kidnapping of Arabella

‘The Kidnapping of Arabella’ Review: Carolina Cavalli’s Quirky-to-a-Fault Road Movie

by William Repass
Madonna

Every Madonna Album Ranked

by Slant Staff
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Film

Evil Dead Burn

‘Evil Dead Burn’ Review: Sébastien Vaniček’s Personal, If Literal-Minded, Schlockfest

by Rocco T. Thompson

This relentlessly cruel rejiggering makes every Evil Dead film before seem like Sunday school.

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Remake

‘Remake’ Review: Ross McElwee Hauntingly Reflects on Death and the Nature of Memory

by Zach Lewis

Poignantly, McElwee wrestles with the perils of personal documentary filmmaking.

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Barrio Triste

‘Barrio Triste’ Review: Stillz’s Meandering Fantasy Crime Movie Set in 1980s Medellín

by Eli Friedberg

Barrio Triste relies on a mood of disaffected melancholy, if without a clear direction.

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Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass

‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ Review: An Unlikely ‘Wizard of Oz’ Parody

by Taylor Williams

There’s a warmth to the film that cuts through its disillusion with the industry that created it.

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Music

Nia Archives, Emotional Junglist

Nia Archives ‘Emotional Junglist’ Review: A Breakup Album with Breakbeats

by Jon Negroni

The Leeds junglist tells a story in the wrong order, in the right way.

Kelela, New Avatar

Kelela ‘New Avatar’ Review: A Quiet Storm of Longing

by Steve Erickson

The album sees the singer-songwriter moving in a different direction.

Ken Carson, Xperiment

Ken Carson ‘Xperiment’ Review: A Lateral Move That Doesn’t Live Up to Its Title

by Paul Attard

The album doesn’t see the rapper experimenting with his skull-rattling sound very much.

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Interviews

Ross McElwee on Refracting the Past in ‘Sherman’s March’ and ‘Remake’

Interview: Ross McElwee on Refracting the Past in ‘Sherman’s March’ and ‘Remake’

by Marshall Shaffer
July 2, 2026

McElwee discusses, among other things, his new film and staring down the loss of his son.

Adrian Chiarella on 'Leviticus'

Interview: Adrian Chiarella on Grounding the Horror of His Coming-of-Age Film ‘Leviticus’

by Marshall Shaffer
David Koepp on 'Disclosure Day' and His Long Collaboration with Steven Spielberg

Interview: David Koepp on ‘Disclosure Day’ and His Long Collaboration with Steven Spielberg

by Marshall Shaffer
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TV

The Bear, Season 5

‘The Bear’ Season 5 Review: A Frustratingly Hard to Resist Final Course

by Michael Savio

In its final season, the series struggles to cook up something fresh, but it’s still hard to resist.

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House of the Dragon, Season 3

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Review: A Fiery, Patchy, Whiplash-Inducing Waiting Game

by Aaron Riccio

The show is full of explosive energy, but it also feels frustratingly unrestrained.

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Not Suitable for Work

‘Not Suitable for Work’ Review: About as Fun as a Long Day at the Office

by Michael Savio

The series isn’t funny, endearing, or memorable enough to recommend around the water cooler.

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Video

The Outfit

Review: John Flynn’s Parker Adaptation ‘The Outfit’ on Arrow Video Blu-ray

by Derek Smith

This adaptation of Donald E. Westlake’s 1963 novel is the epitome of hard-boiled.

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DEFA Fairy Tales

Review: ‘DEFA Fairy Tales,’ Including ‘Snow White’ and ‘Frau Holle,’ on Deaf Crocodile Blu-ray

by Budd Wilkins

Despite occasional hiccups in the source elements, these HD transfers look incredibly good.

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Mad Doctors, Lesbian Vampires, & Homicidal Maniacs: Sangster Directs Hammer

Mad Doctors, Lesbian Vampires, & Homicidal Maniacs: ‘Sangster Directs Hammer’

by Budd Wilkins

Turns out, Hammer was still making entertaining and even innovative films in the 1970s.

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Lists

The Best Films of 2026 ... So Far

The Best Films of 2026 … So Far

by Slant Staff
June 26, 2026

These films are generous reminders that cinema isn’t always about diagnosing global problems.

Olivia Rodrigo

The Best Albums of 2026 … So Far

by Slant Staff
The Best Games of 2026 ... So Far

The Best Video Games of 2026 … So Far

by Slant Staff
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Games

Rhythm Heaven Groove

‘Rhythm Heaven Groove’ Review: The Beat-Matching Rhythm Is Gonna Get You

by Ryan Aston

It stands apart from its contemporaries for relying heavily on audio over visual cues.

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ Review: A Better Pirate, the Same Voyage

by Aaron Riccio

Push through the tedium and you may just be gobsmacked by the game’s beauty.

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Star Fox

‘Star Fox’ Review: An N64 Classic Gets a Welcome Spit-Shine, and Not Much Else

by Justin Clark

Velan Studios has turned Star Fox 64 into a graphical stunner, but we’ve seen this all before.

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Theater

Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo

‘Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo’ Review: Jennifer Nettles Musical Is Curiously Earnest

by Dan Rubins

The show has trouble leaning into kick-ass naughtiness for more than a few minutes at a time.

Girl, Interrupted

‘Girl, Interrupted’ Review: A Compassionate Adaptation, with Music by Aimee Mann

by Mike Dressel

The show is at its best when it examines the questions that Susanna Kaysen did in her memoir.

2026 Tony Award Predictions

2026 Tony Awards: Predicting the Likely Winners, from ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ to ‘Ragtime’

by Dan Rubins

The common refrain this season has been one of despair, of theatrical death by dearth.

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