Based on a soon-to-be-true story
Over Leveraged
The inside story of Peter Thiel's MKUltra by someone who thinks it was kind of good, actually.
The Real Stakes, and Real Story, of Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Obsession
Thirty years ago, a peace-loving Austrian theologian spoke to Peter Thiel about the apocalyptic theories of Nazi jurist Carl Schmitt. They’ve been a road map for the billionaire ever since.
Director Interview: Rian Johnson
The writer/director of one of our favorite movies of the year talks about writing priests and conflict that feels true.
Films directed by Akira Kurosawa
‘Jaws’ Is the Perfect Blockbuster, Saying Nothing yet Signifying Everything
The beauty of Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic is that you can choose how to watch it: as a summery, shark-bitten thriller or as an allegory about the failed leadership of institutions
A Guide to Home ECN-2 Processing
54 votes, 75 comments. Hey there everyone! Robert from Brooktree Film Lab here, excited to share a thrilling development with all of you: true ECN-…
First trailer released for western starring AI version of Val Kilmer
Footage of As Deep As the Grave screened in the US, featuring an authorised visual deepfake of the actor who died in 2025
Drylongso (film)
Drylongso is a 1998 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Cauleen Smith, who co-wrote the film with Salim Akil. The film, which was shot on location in Oakland, California on 16-millimeter film, centers on a young black photography student and deals with numerous issues relating to race, gender and identity. The title is derived from the Gullah word for "ordinary."
outatime - spots of time
Tracking a recent rewatch of movies from my childhood. The Andromeda Strain (1971) The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Spielberg’s ‘A.I.’ Divided Critics, but It’s the Ultimate Coming-of-Age Story 20 Years Later
Movies don't change, we do. And where you are in life may affect how you receive the heartbreaking vision of this film.
Peter Thiel, precogs and ‘non-human corporations’ – welcome to the wild world of AI Argentina
President Milei’s plans to turn my country into an anarchic tech paradise makes him just the latest character in the nation’s long history of chancers and dictators, writes Uki Goñi
North Sea, Nature Untamed puts personal wonder back into nature documentaries
North Sea, Nature Untamed signals a shift in wildlife filmmaking.
Vitalik: An Ethereum Story // Full Film
Lavie Tidhar
The Three Coffin Problem is officially out today! Follow the adventures of vampire Judge Dee and his human assistant, Jonathan, as they travel across medieval Europe solving fiendishly-complicated mysteries! I’ve enjoyed writing these so much over the last few years, and delighted to have the tales collected into this novel-shaped book! My thanks to Jonathan Strahan, my very patient editor at Reactor who is the only reason Judge Dee wasn’t a one-off; to Cinthya Alvarez, cover artist extraordinaire; and everyone at Jabberwocky for putting this one together!
