Archive - Ty Burr's Watch List

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A brief bubble of air as the Watch List continues to mend.

Mar 24

A half-post while the Watch List recuperates.

Mar 24

The nicest Oscars in years, Happy 90th to Sir Michael Caine, and a new podcast on an ever-burning movie and subject.

Mar 17

Classics of the New Millennium: "4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days" with Dana Stevens Listen now (54 min) | Slate's film critic and I discuss the powerful 2007 Romanian drama about abortion, friendship, and everyday sainthood.

Mar 16

Happy Birthday, Michael Caine The man who was born Maurice Micklewhite and who came to fame as Alfie turns 90 today. He has appeared in 140 movies, give or take, which comes …

Mar 14

The multiverse comes out on top at a grateful and gracious 95th Academy Awards.

Mar 13

Extra, extra, get yer Academy Awards predictions and short film links here.

Mar 10

This year: A battle royal between the youth wing of Oscar's voting membership and the AMPAS old guard.

Mar 10

A guide to the 15 nominees in the Animated, Live-Action, and Documentary Shorts categories -- and (for paid subscribers) where to see them.

Mar 7

Last-chance February titles, a new podcast episode celebrates a great heist flick, and two of 2022's best films finally come to theaters.

Mar 3

In theaters,"Return to Seoul" and "The Quiet Girl" are both ⭐⭐⭐⭐ new releases. On demand: "A House Made of Splinters" (⭐⭐⭐) and "Palm Trees and Power…

Mar 3

Classics of the New Millennium: "Ocean's 11" with Jason Bailey Listen now (46 min) | Our second entry in the new podcast series is a Steven Soderbergh lovefest.

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Mar 1

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