Peter Suderman
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The contemporary thriller has a narrative nihilism problem.


As is the case with most robot stories, Isaac Asimov holds the key.

The legendary first-person shooter critiques both games and the people who play them.

The new Magnificent Seven owes everything to Akira Kurosawa’s samurai epic. It’s not the only one.

The filmmaker’s latest work is a major disappointment. A look back at his career shows why.

Sully may be played by Tom Hanks, but he’s a Clint Eastwood hero through and through.


TV relied on some established formulas too, but it did a much better job.

It’s cold and lonely and empty and unsatisfying. It’s also worth your time.


Remakes don’t have to be bad, but the new Ben-Hur shows all the ways they can be.


It’s rare for movies to actually embrace their setting. This film is a great example of how to do it beautifully.