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From Scottie · July 31, 2026
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Scottie read Across the Movie Aisle, GOOD MOVIE, and Projections for a reader with the priorities shown below. Start with the rundown, open the full brief, or check every issue behind it.
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A film reader who enjoys critics arguing about new releases, AI, canon-building, and whether a director's work holds together.
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- Across the Movie AisleThe publication this guide is about
- GOOD MOVIEAdds close essays and conversations about individual films and television.
- ProjectionsAdds ambitious film criticism about studios, spectacle, and what movies mean to audiences.
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July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- Critics tackle Nate Jones's list ranking Hollywood's 100 most powerful directors, exploring how directorial influence and industry standing are defined today.
- Film commentators reveal their five favorite movies of 2026 so far while assessing ongoing corporate moves between Paramount-Sky and Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Tom Holland's fourth Spider-Man outing hits theaters, sparking critical reflection on current theatrical trends compared to 2002's record ticket sales.
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02 / The briefing
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Critics debate Nate Jones's ranking of Hollywood's top directors
The takeaway: A new podcast bonus episode unpacks Nate Jones's list of the 100 most powerful directors in Hollywood, debating what power actually means in today's film industry hierarchy.
Concrete details
- The list ranks the 100 most powerful directors working in Hollywood today.
Why it matters for this reader: As someone who loves debates over director stature and canon-building, this breakdown challenges how directorial influence gets measured.
Original sourcesAcross the Movie Aisle
02 / main
Critics pick top 2026 films and assess studio deal
The takeaway: A mid-year podcast episode breaks down critics' five favorite movies from the first half of 2026 while examining the lingering uncertainty surrounding the P-Sky and WBD deal.
Concrete details
- Critics selected their five favorite movies from the first half of 2026.
Why it matters for this reader: Matches your interest in critical dialogue on new releases, giving you fresh film recommendations alongside major studio business updates.
Original sourcesAcross the Movie Aisle
03 / main
Unpacking Neil Jordan's Interview with the Vampire film adaptation
The takeaway: A detailed retrospective on Neil Jordan's adaptation contrasts Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt's movie memories while praising 11-year-old Kirsten Dunst's scene-stealing performance as Claudia.
Concrete details
- Tom Cruise recalled racing go-karts all night, whereas Brad Pitt reported spending six months in the dark.
- Kirsten Dunst played Claudia at age 11, aged up from five in Anne Rice's original novel.
Why it matters for this reader: Offers exact insight into whether Jordan's work holds together, highlighting casting choices and behind-the-scenes dynamics.
Original sourcesGOOD MOVIE
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Spider-Man returns as critics reflect on summer movie history
The takeaway: With Tom Holland starring in Brand New Day, critics analyze the current theatrical movie season by comparing today's blockbuster releases to the historic 2002 box office peak.
Concrete details
- Brand New Day is the fourth movie starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker.
- Moviegoers bought 1.57 billion theater tickets back in 2002.
Why it matters for this reader: Feeds your passion for film commentary on blockbusters, tracking how modern releases stack up against past box office eras.
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Action items
- Listen to the podcast bonus episode dissecting Nate Jones's list of 100 top Hollywood directors.
- Review the critics' five favorite movies of 2026 to update your personal mid-year film watchlist.
- Check out Brand New Day in theaters to evaluate Tom Holland's fourth performance as Peter Parker.
See every issue behind this brief
Ranking Hollywood's Most Powerful Directors
- Who Are the Most Powerful Directors in Hollywood?Across the Movie Aisle · Included
Best Films of 2026 So Far and Studio Deals
- The Best Films of 2026 (So Far!)Across the Movie Aisle · Included
Reflecting on the Return of Summer Movies
- 10 Things I Like (and Don’t Like) About the Summer Movies Came BackProjections · Included
Retrospective Essay on Interview with the Vampire
- Interview with the VampireGOOD MOVIE · Included
About Across the Movie Aisle
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Think through movies by comparing informed critical arguments rather than collecting ratings.[1][2][3]
Who it’s for
A film reader who enjoys critics arguing about new releases, AI, canon-building, and whether a director's work holds together.[1][2]
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- Sonny Bunch[1]
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- Our Horrid AI FuturePublic issue[2]
- The Best Films of 2026 (So Far!)Public issue[3]
- Christopher Nolan Trilogies: A DebateThu, 23 Jul 2026[4]