In this haunted house horror you see what the ghost sees — and it's terrifying
In Steven Soderbergh's supernatural thriller Presence, a family finds they aren't alone in their new house. It's a ghost story told masterfully from the ghost's point of view.
'Quiet Passion' Captures The Wit And Vulnerability Of Poet Emily Dickinson
British filmmaker Terence Davies turns his attention to the gifted New England poet in his new movie. Critic Justin Chang calls the film a "sharp, sensitive portrait" of a woman ahead of her time.
An Insignificant Hustler Yearns To Be A Big-Time Operator In The Ironic 'Norman'
Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar centers his new movie on a wannabe dealmaker, played by Richard Gere. Critic John Powers calls Norman a mordantly funny drama with a "dazzlingly revelatory" ending.
Largely Forgotten Osage Murders Reveal A Conspiracy Against Wealthy Native Americans
Members of the Osage Indian Nation became very wealthy in the 1920s after oil deposits were found on their land. Then local whites began targeting the tribe. Journalist David Grann tells the story.
The Menzingers Face Down The Aging Process In 'After The Party'
The Philadelphia-based quartet idealizes youth and innocence on its new album. Critic Ken Tucker says the nostalgia on After The Party is "mostly free of excess sentimentality."
For Christopher Eccleston, Co-Starring On 'The Leftovers' Meant Rethinking His Faith
The British actor plays a reverend in The Leftovers, the HBO series about what happens after 2 percent of the world's population vanishes in a mysterious event. Originally broadcast July 11, 2016.
An Amazon Adventurer Is Weighed Down By Family Ties In 'Lost City of Z'
An English explorer searches for the remains of a supposed rain forest metropolis in James Gray's new film. Critic David Edelstein says The Lost City Of Z will "pull you in and along."
How Can The Colorado River Continue To Support 36 Million People In 7 States?
New Yorker staff writer David Owen says that convoluted legal agreements and a patchwork of infrastructure determine how water from the Colorado is allocated. His new book is Where The Water Goes.