The Eight Best Episodes of Netflix’s “Untold” Series, Ranked
Netflix’s Untold documentary franchise, launched in 2021, has become a go‑to source for unconventional sports stories. A new ranking highlights eight standout episodes, from the gambling‑focused “Operation Flagrant Foul” to the mental‑health portrait in “Breaking Point.” The list praises films that dig deeper than the headlines, offering fresh perspectives on scandals, personal downfall, and under‑reported events. By spotlighting these high‑impact entries, the article underscores Untold’s evolution from a novelty series to a serious documentary contender.
Karlovy Vary Celebrates Its 80th Anniversary with Tributes, Retrospectives
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival celebrates its 80th edition from July 3‑11, reuniting its founding twin towns for a one‑day preview in Mariánské Lázně. The program features two exhibitions, a redesign of the Hotel Thermal Grand Hall, and The No Barriers charity...
“Get Out” Star Betty Gabriel and “Nuremberg” Director James Vanderbilt to Attend Ebertfest 2026
Ebertfest 2026, the 27th and final edition of the Champaign‑based film festival, announced two new special guests: actress Betty Gabriel, who will join a post‑screening Q&A for Jordan Peele’s Oscar‑winning “Get Out,” and writer‑director James Vanderbilt, slated to discuss his...
‘The Last Dance’ Ends a Beautiful, Impactful Run for the Long-Time Roger Ebert Film Festival
The Roger Ebert Overlooked Film Festival, affectionately known as Ebertfest, will host its final edition titled “The Last Dance” on April 17‑18 at Champaign’s historic Virginia Theatre. Founded in 1999 by Roger and Chaz Ebert with Nate Kohn, the festival...
Netflix’s “Big Mistakes” Starts Off Feeling Small but Settles Into Its Best Self
Netflix’s new series “Big Mistakes” opens with a sluggish, dim‑lit hour that feels overly familiar with crime‑comedy tropes. A last‑minute casting swap—Rachel Sennott replaced by Taylor Ortega—undermines early sibling chemistry, contributing to tonal wobble. By the midway point the show...
Peacock’s “The Miniature Wife” Is Big on Feelings, and That’s Not Nothing
Peacock debuting “The Miniature Wife,” a 10‑episode dark dramedy starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen, adapts Manuel Gonzales’s surreal short story about a scientist who shrinks his wife. The series blends absurdist satire with psychological thriller beats, using the literal...
AMC’s “The Audacity” Keeps Aiming for Big-Tech Mockery, But Mostly Bums Us Out
AMC’s new drama “The Audacity,” created by Jonathan Glatzer, debuts on April 12 as a darkly comic look at Silicon Valley’s excesses. The series follows tech‑bro CEO Duncan Park (Billy Magnussen) as his company flounders and his personal life unravels,...
Short Films in Focus: Trapped (with Sam Cutler-Kreutz)
Sam and David Cutler‑Kreutz’s short film “Trapped” follows Joaquin, a janitor‑father who is coerced by privileged seniors into a risky prank during a prep‑school homecoming. The five seniors offer him $500 to help spread mousetraps, forcing Joaquin to choose between...
“Star Wars” Keeps Its Animation on the Dark Side (Literally) with “Maul – Shadow Lord”
Dave Filoni’s first post‑Clone Wars animated venture, "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord," follows Darth Maul a year after Order 66 as he builds a criminal empire on the neon‑lit planet Janix. The eight‑episode arc introduces new characters like Twi'lek Padawan...
“Help Me To Find Kokumo”: A Guide To Beyond Chicago
Beyond Fest, the premier U.S. horror, sci‑fi and fantasy festival, is debuting a four‑day edition in Chicago from April 2‑5 at the Music Box Theatre. Partnering with streaming platform MUBI, the program features 30 titles, including the local premiere of Curry...
Prime Video’s “Jury Duty” Acquits Itself Nicely With Its Followup, “Company Retreat”
Prime Video’s reality‑prank series "Jury Duty" returns with a second season titled "Company Retreat." The new installment abandons the courtroom setting for a week‑long corporate getaway at a fictional hot‑sauce company, placing newcomer Anthony Norman at the center of a...
SXSW 2026: Adam’s Apple, The Dads, Your Attention Please
At SXSW 2026, three documentaries—“Adam’s Apple,” “The Dads,” and “Your Attention Please”—center on trans acceptance and the digital era’s effect on youth. “Adam’s Apple” follows a mother’s eight‑year chronicle of her son’s gender transition, offering intimate, unscripted moments. “The Dads”...
SXSW 2026: The Sun Never Sets, A Safe Distance, Seahorse
At SXSW 2026, the indie slate highlighted three distinct dramedies: Joe Swanberg’s “The Sun Never Sets,” starring Jake Johnson and Dakota Fanning, was shot on 35mm in Alaska and leans heavily on character dialogue. Gloria Mercer’s “A Safe Distance” channels...
SXSW 2026: Beyond the Duplex Planet, Cornbread Mafia, My Brother’s Killer
SXSW 2026 reinforces its non‑fiction niche by premiering three documentaries that explore hidden subcultures. "Beyond the Duplex Planet" follows David Greenberger’s work with elderly residents, turning their stories into a celebrated zine. "Cornbread Mafia" recounts the rise of the largest...
Short Films in Focus: “Endless Sea” With Sam Shainberg
Sam Shainberg’s short film “Endless Sea” follows Carol, a flower‑delivery worker, as she scrambles to pay a $365 co‑pay for life‑saving heart medication, exposing the harsh reality of tiered prescription pricing. Set on a rainy Valentine’s Day, the 17‑minute thriller...