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a long talk July 3, 2023

‘My Films Had So Much Anger’John Woo reflects on a career driven by action, ambition, and artistry.

By Bilge Ebiri
face/on Sept. 9, 2019

A New Face/Off Is On at ParamountBut if no one shouts “I’m Castor Troy!,” is it even a Face/Off?

By Jordan Crucchiola

May 2, 2018

From Face/Off to A Better Tomorrow: A John Woo PrimerIn anticipation of Manhunt’s release, we review some of the Hong Kong filmmaker’s iconic work.

By Simon Abrams
movies July 10, 2017

Johnny Depp Passed on Face/Off Because It Was Not a Movie About HockeyThankfully, this gave us the masterpiece we have today.

By Hunter Harris
in praise of July 22, 2014

Why Aren’t You Watching Face Off?Not the Nicolas Cage movie.

By Margaret Lyons
favorites! Nov. 12, 2013

In Praise of Face OffIt’s the least petty reality competition program, ever.

By Margaret Lyons
90s nostalgia Aug. 29, 2013

John Travolta Just Too Amorphous to ImitateUnlike Nicolas Cage, who is a breeze.

By Margaret Lyons
the best of tv June 11, 2013

The 10 Best TV Shows You (Probably) Didn’t Watch This SeasonSome heavy dramas. And some insane reality shows, too.

By Margaret Lyons
face off Apr. 24, 2013

Who Was the Time 100 Gala’s Best Friend: Lena Dunham or Amy Poehler?We went through the photos to decide.

By Jesse David Fox
face off Aug. 31, 2012

Clint and Invisible Obama: A Good Comedy Team?Do they make a better half-visible duo than Calvin and Hobbes? Elwood and Harvey the rabbit?

By Josh Wolk
face off Nov. 15, 2011

See a Poster for a Jack Donaghy vs. Ron Swanson Boxing MatchA real heavyweight bout.

By Jon Defreest
face off June 14, 2011

Chris Evans Tries to Steal the Cover-Story Crown From Channing TatumWith his rambunctious, flirtatious new ‘GQ’ profile.

By Kyle Buchanan

face off May 31, 2011

Count the Jokes and Scenes that The Hangover Part II Reprised from The HangoverComforting or uninspired?

By Amos Barshad and Ray Rahman
face off Sept. 28, 2010

Britney Spears vs. Justin Timberlake: Who’s Got the Better Acting Résumé?With ‘Glee’ and ‘The Social Network’ on the horizon, it’s time to pit the pop stars against each other.

By Kyle Buchanan
face off Sept. 13, 2010

The Greatest Rapper Alive: Jay-Z vs. EminemWith the two playing Yankee Stadium tonight, we take the time out to figure out who reigns supreme.

By Amos Barshad
face off Apr. 29, 2010

Broken Social Scene vs. New PornographersThey both have new albums coming out May 4. Can we get a sales showdown, please?

By Amos Barshad
face off Mar. 30, 2010

Just How Similar Are Owl City and the Postal Service?On the eve of Owl City’s new tour, we examine the commonalities.

By Amos Barshad