Richard Linklater

Ethan Hawke’s ‘The Lowdown’ Is 2025’s Best New TV Series

Between this and the Oscar run for his new movie “Blue Moon,” it’s the Year of Ethan Hawke.

Nick Schager

Ethan Hawke Should Win His First Oscar for ‘Blue Moon’

The new film by Richard Linklater is an old Broadway love letter, led by Hawke’s sensational performance as legendary songwriter Lorenz Hart.

Nick Schager

A photo illustration of Adria Arjona and Glen Powell

‘POLICE ARE LISTENING’

‘Hit Man’ Has the Best Movie Scene of the Year (So Far)

The screwball banter between Glen Powell and Adria Arjona in the Netflix movie’s key undercover wire scene is already a classic.

Joe Hoeffner

A photo still of Glen Powell in 'Hit Man'

STAR TURN

Glen Powell Is Hilarious in ‘Hit Man.’ But Is It Copaganda?

The actor co-wrote the new dark comedy with director Richard Linklater. It got roaring laughs at its Venice premiere, but its breezy immorality may turn some audiences off.

Caspar Salmon

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IN CONVERSATION

Richard Linklater Wants the Oscars to ‘Get More Hardcore’

The celebrated filmmaker sat down with us to discuss his dream-like Netflix film “Apollo 10 ½,” the state of cinema, how to fix the Academy Awards, and much more.

Marlow Stern