Terry O’Quinn is an All-American Psycho in ‘The Stepfather’

In this edition of The Great Performances, we celebrate the actor's work in his first lead role.

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Critic’s Picks: The Best Films of 2021

This year's top fifteen films come from France, Japan, Denmark, Norway, the UK, and the US, and they run the gamut in tone, style, and popularity.

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The Real Stories Behind ‘The Godfather’

A number of real gangsters inspired the characters of Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece.

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What Movies Tell Us About the Expressive Power of Mozart’s Lacrimosa

We often think about what pre-existing music tells us about films, but what do films tell us about pre-existing music?

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Movie of the Year: The Matrix Resurrections

For our movie of 2021, we're going back to where it all started...

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Sujata Day Wants to Tell a Different Kind of Story About South Asian Americans

We talk to the actress-turned-filmmaker about 'Definition Please,' paying homage to Bollywood, and why she never wants to be a producer again.

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Performer of the Year: Michael Greyeyes

2021 was a great year for performances but only one can be named Performer of the Year. Shea Vassar explores why this rite can only be awarded to Michael Greyeyes.

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Filmmaker of the Year: Jane Campion

With 'The Power of the Dog,' Campion delivered a masterful take on one of cinema's most-celebrated genres.

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‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Could Be Building to an Epic ‘Star Wars’ Crossover

All our hope lies in some familiar theme music.

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The Eerie Likeness of ‘Vertigo’ and ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’

"I've gone back to my first love: painting."

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