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Third ActThe Quiet Return of the IntermissionAs runtimes creep past three hours, a handful of theaters and distributors are bringing back the built-in break. It might be the most humane idea in exhibition this decade.
Third ActWhat Michael Mann Understands About NightNo other American director has spent so long looking at what a city looks like after midnight, or taken it as seriously as he does.
Third ActGlass Orchard Review: Grief, Told at the Pace of a HarvestImri Kessler's festival drama about a family selling the orchard that raised them is small, patient, and quietly devastating.
Third ActHow to Start a Physical Media Collection Without Going BrokeYou don't need a vault. You need a shelf, a player that won't die in a year, and a rule for what actually earns a spot on it.
Third ActEverything Leaving Streaming in NovemberThe titles sliding off the major services before the month is out, and which ones are worth clearing your evening for while you still can.
Third ActThe Ten Best Criterion Releases to Buy This YearA buying guide to the restorations and box sets actually worth the shelf space, ranked by how often you'll pull them back down.
Third ActThe Lantern Road Review: A Thriller That Knows When to WhisperDalton Reyes' highway-set two-hander is tense without raising its voice, and it's the best reason to go sit in a dark room with strangers this month.
Third ActWhich Streaming Service Is Worth It This Month?We compared prices and October catalogs across five streaming services. One is worth starting a subscription for right now; two are worth cancelling.