We often talk about certain works of art ushering in or being ushered in by, but "Independence Day" ("ID4") truly broke the ...

Ten writers on the films that get at the hopes, dreams, heartbreak and hilarity of the U.S.A. as it turns 250.

You, dear Salon reader, are discerning and responsible, ready to face the reality of the world we’re living in, for better or for worse. Unfortunately, that may result in feelings of anger, ...

It is this time of the year again, when we on the one hand want to scare and impress others with our Halloween creations, but also, on the other hand, we want to be scared. Even though we have a ...

The album opener is a sacred moment. Make no mistake, the opening track on any album must deliver an immediate, defining statement. What makes a track truly great is its ability to be both an ...

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It’s a brave soul who would play pot luck with Netflix’s film selection: you could easily wind up with a particularly tatty Netflix Original Movie and rue the day you subscribed. Watch out for Tyler ...

The 1980s delivered a run of films that mixed big imagination with precise craft, and that is a combination people still chase. Studios took risks on original stories and bold voices, and audiences ...