For more than six decades, Film Comment has been one of the most respected voices in film criticism, helping readers make sense of cinema through thoughtful reviews, interviews, essays, and cultural analysis. Now the legendary publication is entering a new era.
Film at Lincoln Center has announced the launch of a redesigned Film Comment digital magazine, marking the biggest transformation for the publication in years. The subscription-based quarterly magazine arrives with a sleek new website, a refreshed logo, and a comprehensive digital archive that gives readers access to every issue published since the magazine’s founding in 1962.
The relaunch is designed to preserve the publication’s legacy while embracing the flexibility and accessibility of digital publishing. Subscribers can expect expanded cover stories, filmmaker interviews, reviews, podcasts, festival reporting, and recurring columns, with fresh content added throughout each quarter.
The inaugural Summer 2026 issue arrives with an impressive lineup of features. The cover story focuses on filmmaker and musician Boots Riley and his highly anticipated new film, I Love Boosters. The issue also includes an interview with Riley featured on Film Comment’s popular podcast series.
Additional highlights include an in-depth look at acclaimed director Lucrecia Martel’s new film Our Land, a profile of actor and writer Michaela Coel, and an essay by legendary critic Jonathan Rosenbaum reflecting on the columns he wrote for the magazine during the 1970s. Readers will also welcome the return of the publication’s beloved Critics’ Grid, which gathers opinions from contributors on the latest film releases.
Co-Editor Devika Girish described the new magazine as a commitment to independent criticism at a time when thoughtful cultural commentary is increasingly valuable.
“Our new digital magazine is gorgeous, affordable, and sustainable,” Girish said in a statement announcing the launch.
Co-Editor Clinton Krute emphasized that the publication’s mission remains unchanged despite the new format. He noted that the magazine will continue to deliver the rigorous film writing that has defined Film Comment for generations while taking advantage of the opportunities offered by digital publishing.
Founded in 1962 and published by Film at Lincoln Center since 1974, Film Comment has featured contributions from some of the most influential film critics and writers in the industry. The new digital archive offers cinephiles a rare opportunity to explore that rich history while discovering new voices and perspectives shaping the future of film culture.
For movie lovers, the relaunch represents more than a redesign—it’s a celebration of film criticism’s enduring importance in understanding both cinema and the world around us.