September brings Autumn, which means cooler weather for many, and consistently cool programming fromThe Criterion Channel. Below are seven of the best choices. It is about how Britains now-defunct Tripartite education system undervalued working-class youth, especially those who test poorly. Image via Cinema 5 Distributing If they were imaginative, sensitive, or creative, these tendencies were encouraged out of them. The better to make them what their country neededunder-skilled workers filling the ranks of low-wage jobs....

The trailer for the new episode is titled King of the Narrow Sea. The Narrow Sea is a body of water that separates the continents of Westeros and Essos. Both are choices that would appeal to more lords of Westeros than his choice of his daughter. Image via HBO The trailer would conclude with a dragon flying perilously close to a Targaryen ship bearing Rhaenyra. Co-showrunnerMiguel Sapochnikhas departed the series and will only be working as an executive producer from season two....

Western movies have always been a popular movie genre in the history of film. Newman and Redfords charming chemistry results in a charming yet thrilling western. Chance holds the man in the local jail until a U.S. Marshal is able to arrive in town. A culturally significant film, Rio Bravo serves as one of Hawks best films. Since its release,Winchester 73has gone on to earn the distinction as a classic Western film....

Not unlike its predecessor, the legacy ofHouse of the Dragon, is timeless in nature. Hed rather secure his claim on the Iron Throne than risk political unrest for love. This also shows just how highly men regarded women at this time. Image via HBO Wives were reproductive tools, not equals in a marriage, to be loved and cherished at all costs. They were, as Viserys proves by sleeping with another woman in no time, quite replaceable....

Summary House of the Dragonis largely focused on places that bear significance to House Targaryen. But even before the Dance of the Dragons, there were threats to Westeros. King Viserys I (Paddy Considine) is too preoccupied at court to deal with the Triarchy. Image via HBO The pair lead an unsanctioned war against the Crabfeeder and the Triarchy, making enemies that last for years. Who Is the Triarchy? The Triarchy is not a single kingdom but an alliance between three of the Free Cities of Essos....

Sean Bakeris arguably our reigning cinematic poet of America’s underground economy. The heroes of Bakers films are never born into privilege. If the characters in Baker’s filmsdohave a family, it is almost always a chosen one. Image via CAVU Pictures Bakers star has risen considerably since he broke through the proverbial D.I.Y. Before this recent series of films, however, Bakers authorial interests were very clearly set in place. Our protagonist is Ming Ding, played in a heartbreaking performance by actorCharles Jang....

TheHouse of the Dragontitles may featureRamin Djawads score, but the visuals themselves are all new. House of the Dragonhad a difficult task in front of it. How much familiarity would viewers be able to tolerate? The first two episodes ofHouse of the Dragonhave expertly managed to avoid this issue. The clues to the direction of the series can be found within the title sequence itself. Tweaking Ramin Djawad’s Original Score is Genius Using Djawadis main musical theme was a smart decision....

However, there are also a whole bunch of new movies coming to the platform as well beyond that. remains a distinct vision fromDarren Aronofskywhich proves to be one of his most audacious. Confrontational and chaotic, the film is as frequently blunt as it is brutally beautiful. Image via Orion Pictures It is a film that feels like it came and went, overshadowed by the conclusion of theDaniel Craigrun. Beyond Silvas elaborate plans, it is the more personal confrontations that make this film shine....

Today their films can rival tent-pole productions, with cinephiles keeping a keen eye on the A24 calendar. Viewers looking for slick, thought-provoking, unusual films do well to check for the A24 logo. A recent update has added yet more A24 movies on Max that are particularly worth checking out. Image by Zanda Rice Image via A24 Image via A24 Image via A24 Image via A24 Image via A24 Films Image via A24...

Episode 2, The Rogue Prince, takesa six-month time leapafter Queen Aemmas (Sian Brooke) death. Leaving us as tongue-tied as Rhaenyra. Director of the episodeGreg Yaitanesexplains that Alicents journey is that shes holding space for the King while he mourns. Image via HBO So Yaitanes remarks point toward a platonic beginning of the relationship between the two in the series. ActorEmily Carey, further explains, she does it out of kindness. She doesnt go intentionally to court the King....

The latest episode ofHouse of the Dragonbrought a very important mention to Aegon’s life. He ended their line, but their legacy turned out even more difficult to erase. Their names were Rhaenys and Visenya, and their mounts were Meraxes and Vhagar, respectively. Image via HBO Balerion Balerion is perhaps the dragon we know the best. Another important detail about Balerion is that he was the last creature to ever see Valyria in its prime....

But who was this grizzled elder monarch? What did he accomplish? And what is his legacy inHouse of the Dragon’s events where it concerns his descendants? Image via HBO When Aegon the Conqueror died, Jaehaerys' father Aenys Targaryen ascended the Iron Throne as its second king. Sadly, King Aenys' reign was short-lived. The cruel king continued killing off members of his own family to cement his status. Image via HBO...

Unfortunately, the nuances of Westerosi politics began to disappear asGame of Thronesheaded towards its conclusion. Tyrions deceit was more compelling than any of the action sequences featuring the Whitewalkers in Season 8. However,House of the Dragonhasyet to rivalGame of Thronesin scope. Image via HBO The first two episodes are primarily set in Kings Landing. We also get to learn more about Viserys I through the way that he interacts with his council....