Film

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Politically incorrect humor in film faces a critical verdict in 2026

Twenty-six years after its original debut, the latest 'Scary Movie' installment lands in theaters with a dismal 31% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Claire Donovan·June 8, 2026

A lone cowboy stands in a stylized desert landscape at sunset, symbolizing the global reach of the Western film genre.

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MoMA Explores 'Universal Westerns' in New Series

MoMA, a bastion of modern art, is dedicating a new retrospective to 'Universal Westerns' in 2026, featuring films like 'Cowboy Heaven' ( The New Yorker ).

Eleanor Voss·June 6, 2026

Two twin sisters stand before their mother, who commands them to kill their father in the film 'Is God Is'.

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Is God Is Explores Heretical Energy and Radical Command

'Make your daddy dead,' commands Ruby to her daughters, launching a revenge parable that shatters expectations of familial redemption.

Eleanor Voss·June 2, 2026

Split screen showing the eerie 'Backrooms' hallway and a glamorous premiere for 'Obsession', symbolizing the dichotomy of viral content adaptation versus original indie film success.

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Obsession, Backrooms: Indie success vs. viral bets

At just 20, Kane Parsons directs a feature film adaptation of his 'Backrooms' YouTube series, making him A24's youngest director.

Eleanor Voss·May 31, 2026

A glowing Sega Genesis 'Paperboy' cartridge in a dimly lit room, symbolizing the unsettling nostalgia and market value of retro video games in 2026.

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2026 Nostalgia: The Paperboy's Unsettling Cinematic Evolution

An authentic 'Paperboy' Sega Genesis cartridge, a relic of 1990s childhood, recently sold for $18.

Matteo Ricci·May 31, 2026