

Take a closer look at the stories that captured our imaginations.
2021 · 1 season · — · ★ 6.5
Film lovers examine the cinematic moments that thrilled, perplexed, challenged and forever changed them in this collection of visual essays.
Start from S1E1 · Summer of the Shark
E12021 · 17m · ★ 6.3
For Sasha Stone, summer 1975 evokes endless days, first kisses, "Jaws" on repeat — and the start of a long love affair with the movies.
E22021 · 18m · ★ 7.3
Forever changed after seeing Park Chan-wook's "Lady Vengeance," Tony Zhou breaks down the uneasy perils and pleasures of revenge.
E32021 · 24m · ★ 7.0
Love "Lawrence of Arabia," but can't embrace its protagonist? Drew McWeeny examines likability and the monsters we're drawn to in the dark.
E42021 · 22m · ★ 5.5
For animators like Glen Keane, appeal means harmony in design. It's also led to narrow beauty standards for female characters — and new challenges.
E52021 · 20m · ★ 6.3
How has film's challenging storytelling held up against the small screen's welcoming character arcs? Digital changed it all, says Taylor Ramos.
E62021 · 23m · ★ 6.0
For young Walter Chaw, "48 Hrs." kicked off a crucial conversation about race in America — not to mention a host of interracial buddy movies.

Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
2024·8.3