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The Odyssey

‘The Odyssey’ Review: Christopher Nolan Brilliantly Deconstructs Homer’s Epic

by Jake Cole
July 15, 2026

By the end, the film’s critiques build to a significant revision of the myth of the Trojan War.

Christopher Nolan's Films Ranked

All 13 Christopher Nolan Movies, Ranked

by Slant Staff
Lucky

‘Lucky’ Review: Apple TV’s New Crime Thriller Is a Lean, Mean, Tropey Machine

by Michael Savio
The Elephant Man

4K UHD Blu-ray Review: David Lynch’s ‘The Elephant Man’ on the Criterion Collection

by Chuck Bowen
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Film

The Kidnapping of Arabella

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

by William Repass

The anti-climactic climax, though, rescues the film from obnoxious whimsicality.

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The Incomer

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

by Justin Clark

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

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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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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.

Future, The Real Me

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

by Paul Attard

The album turns the rapper’s formal minimalism into a source of excitement.

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.

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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

Soylent Green

Review: Richard Fleischer’s ‘Soylent Green’ on Arrow Video Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray

by Nick Schager Derek Smith

Fleischer’s sci-fi mystery remains a cheesily effective snapshot of 1970s paranoia.

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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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Lists

Madonna

Every Madonna Album Ranked

by Slant Staff
July 9, 2026

We ranked the Queen of Pop’s discography, from her self-titled debut to Confessions II.

The Best Films of 2026 ... So Far

The Best Films of 2026 … So Far

by Slant Staff
Olivia Rodrigo

The Best Albums 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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