Are you ready to go backward and forward in time again with Terrence Malick?

I did feel some trepidation as I took my theater seat. Did I really want a sequel to what I consider to be Pixar's most beautifully realized film, its most perfect execution of its narrative strengths? Could a follow-up do anything but dilute the formula?

I've just learned that the imagination responsible for one of my favorite films passed away today.

He's 75. And I'm grateful for him.

In which I relate a collage of conversations about Jeff Nichols's latest film —  an homage to '80s films about strangers who fell to earth.

The clock is ticking. You have until May 1 to jump at this opportunity.

For a film as exquisitely beautiful as this, it's better to describe it's textures than to quote its dialogue.

If you've already seen Midnight Special (which I liked), try Nichols's first film and see if you agree with me: I think it's his best work.

In which Looking Closer launches a new, intermittent series on creative writing and the art of the opening chapter. Writers—take note!

You've probably already read the reviews. So let's do something different: I'll answer some unexpected questions about this unexpected movie.