Kyle Buchanan
@kylebuchanan.bsky.social
The Projectionist at The New York Times, and the author of “Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road”
I also guest hosted Keep It this week! Give it a listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I also guest hosted Keep It this week! Give it a listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
I profiled Ariana Grande. Here’s a free link! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/m...
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I profiled Ariana Grande. Here’s a free link! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/m...
Sat down with Colin Farrell: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/m...
October 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Sat down with Colin Farrell: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/m...
I talked to Jesse Plemons about BUGONIA while he’s in Berlin shooting the HUNGER GAMES prequel. Here’s what he said about playing a younger version of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s character in that film: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/m...
October 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I talked to Jesse Plemons about BUGONIA while he’s in Berlin shooting the HUNGER GAMES prequel. Here’s what he said about playing a younger version of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s character in that film: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/m...
I talked to Julia and Luca: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/m...
October 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I talked to Julia and Luca: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/m...
Why did Daniel Day-Lewis once hang it up to become a cobbler? Because, to hear him tell it, it’s the sort of craft that provides something tangible for all his effort
October 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Why did Daniel Day-Lewis once hang it up to become a cobbler? Because, to hear him tell it, it’s the sort of craft that provides something tangible for all his effort
I scored the only solo print interview Daniel Day-Lewis has given in nearly a decade! And he was candid and thoughtful about every single thing you’d want to know: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/m...
October 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I scored the only solo print interview Daniel Day-Lewis has given in nearly a decade! And he was candid and thoughtful about every single thing you’d want to know: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/m...
“I’ll perform for love, essentially: Who do you want me to be, what do you want me to be, just to love me?”
I profiled Channing Tatum: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/m...
I profiled Channing Tatum: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/m...
October 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“I’ll perform for love, essentially: Who do you want me to be, what do you want me to be, just to love me?”
I profiled Channing Tatum: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/m...
I profiled Channing Tatum: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/m...
It’ll be one awards show after another when PTA’s latest sweeps the season on its way to the Oscars. The only question is, how many categories can it take?
September 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It’ll be one awards show after another when PTA’s latest sweeps the season on its way to the Oscars. The only question is, how many categories can it take?
Are you ready for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER?
I interviewed Leonardo DiCaprio and the rest of the cast about the movie that’s about to knock this year on its side. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/m...
I interviewed Leonardo DiCaprio and the rest of the cast about the movie that’s about to knock this year on its side. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/m...
September 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Are you ready for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER?
I interviewed Leonardo DiCaprio and the rest of the cast about the movie that’s about to knock this year on its side. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/m...
I interviewed Leonardo DiCaprio and the rest of the cast about the movie that’s about to knock this year on its side. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/m...
I wrote up MEGADOC, a fly-on-the-wall film about Coppola’s difficulties making MEGALOPOLIS, particular his never-ending conflict with Shia LaBeouf: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/m...
Venice Film Festival: ‘Megalopolis’ Documentary Reveals Coppola’s Biggest Conflict
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I wrote up MEGADOC, a fly-on-the-wall film about Coppola’s difficulties making MEGALOPOLIS, particular his never-ending conflict with Shia LaBeouf: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/m...
“How do you manage success without turning into an alien,” asks a journalist.
“How do you know I’m not an alien?” replies Emma Stone.
“How do you know I’m not an alien?” replies Emma Stone.
August 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
“How do you manage success without turning into an alien,” asks a journalist.
“How do you know I’m not an alien?” replies Emma Stone.
“How do you know I’m not an alien?” replies Emma Stone.
I’m the guest on The Daily today, talking about the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century: open.spotify.com/episode/3GNl...
August 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I’m the guest on The Daily today, talking about the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century: open.spotify.com/episode/3GNl...
Readers want good criticism. When editors don’t listen to those readers, it’s worth wondering who they’re listening to instead
Area Critic (Me) Needs New Job.
Reach out if you want me to write for you! Doesn't have to be reviews!
Reach out if you want me to write for you! Doesn't have to be reviews!
Vanity Fair Will Refocus on Hollywood and Cut Back Some Coverage Areas, Says New Editorial Director
Vanity Fair will scale back certain areas of coverage, including shutting down The Hive, to focus on entertainment and culture, editorial director Mark Guiducci said.
variety.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Readers want good criticism. When editors don’t listen to those readers, it’s worth wondering who they’re listening to instead
“Let’s be too earnest. What is wrong with all of us that we have to protect ourselves constantly by being less earnest?”
James Gunn and I went long on the “Superman” squirrel scene and other deleted moments: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/m...
James Gunn and I went long on the “Superman” squirrel scene and other deleted moments: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/m...
A City’s in Grave Danger. Why Would Superman Save a Squirrel?
www.nytimes.com
July 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
“Let’s be too earnest. What is wrong with all of us that we have to protect ourselves constantly by being less earnest?”
James Gunn and I went long on the “Superman” squirrel scene and other deleted moments: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/m...
James Gunn and I went long on the “Superman” squirrel scene and other deleted moments: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/m...
Reposted by Kyle Buchanan
Joined my colleagues Gilbert Cruz and @kylebuchanan.bsky.social on the Culture Desk podcast to talk SUPERMAN, the very good boy Krypto, politics, history, the future of DC and all that jazz:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/p...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/p...
Superman Is Not Cool. And That’s Great.
www.nytimes.com
July 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Joined my colleagues Gilbert Cruz and @kylebuchanan.bsky.social on the Culture Desk podcast to talk SUPERMAN, the very good boy Krypto, politics, history, the future of DC and all that jazz:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/p...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/p...
“I wanted to be famous so I could find a way that people would love me. Over the years, I’ve learned it doesn’t make you feel that — it just makes you feel worse.”
I interviewed James Gunn: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/m...
I interviewed James Gunn: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/m...
July 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“I wanted to be famous so I could find a way that people would love me. Over the years, I’ve learned it doesn’t make you feel that — it just makes you feel worse.”
I interviewed James Gunn: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/m...
I interviewed James Gunn: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/m...
I profiled the new Superman, David Corenswet: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/12/m...
July 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I profiled the new Superman, David Corenswet: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/12/m...
Over 200,000 people cast their own ballots for the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century. So how do their picks stack up against Hollywood’s?
Here’s a brand-new list tabulating the readers’ top 100! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Here’s a brand-new list tabulating the readers’ top 100! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Readers Choose Their Top Movies of the 21st Century (Gift Article)
The people have spoken. Here are the movies they voted for.
www.nytimes.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Over 200,000 people cast their own ballots for the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century. So how do their picks stack up against Hollywood’s?
Here’s a brand-new list tabulating the readers’ top 100! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Here’s a brand-new list tabulating the readers’ top 100! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Still got questions about the NYT’s Best 100 Movies list? Hop into today’s Reddit AMA and we’ll do our best to answer: www.reddit.com/r/movies/com...
July 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Still got questions about the NYT’s Best 100 Movies list? Hop into today’s Reddit AMA and we’ll do our best to answer: www.reddit.com/r/movies/com...
Tomorrow, the top 20 films will be revealed. Any guesses for the top five?
So excited to have this out!
I’ve been working on The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century for months. We polled over 500 major directors, actors, and other people in and around Hollywood to find out the best films released since 2000. You’re gonna be obsessed. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I’ve been working on The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century for months. We polled over 500 major directors, actors, and other people in and around Hollywood to find out the best films released since 2000. You’re gonna be obsessed. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century (Gift Article)
More than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable names in Hollywood and around the world voted on the best films released since Jan. 1, 2000. See how their ballots stacked up.
www.nytimes.com
June 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Tomorrow, the top 20 films will be revealed. Any guesses for the top five?
#41-60 is now up! Did one of the movies you put on your ballot place in this section? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
June 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#41-60 is now up! Did one of the movies you put on your ballot place in this section? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
#80 to #61 is now up on the list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century.
So excited to have this out!
I’ve been working on The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century for months. We polled over 500 major directors, actors, and other people in and around Hollywood to find out the best films released since 2000. You’re gonna be obsessed. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I’ve been working on The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century for months. We polled over 500 major directors, actors, and other people in and around Hollywood to find out the best films released since 2000. You’re gonna be obsessed. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century (Gift Article)
More than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable names in Hollywood and around the world voted on the best films released since Jan. 1, 2000. See how their ballots stacked up.
www.nytimes.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
#80 to #61 is now up on the list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century.
The best part of the Times’ list of the 100 Best Movies since 2000 has to be the public ballots. Love these Sofia Coppola picks! Love that Luca Guadagnino picks 9 very Luca movies but also John Carpenter’s GHOSTS OF MARS! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
June 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The best part of the Times’ list of the 100 Best Movies since 2000 has to be the public ballots. Love these Sofia Coppola picks! Love that Luca Guadagnino picks 9 very Luca movies but also John Carpenter’s GHOSTS OF MARS! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...