In which we examine the burning question: Is the Mouse House treating its adult-oriented production arm like a red-headed stepchild?
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Per Saint Patrick’s Day tradition, John Ford’s 1952 film The Quiet Man will be trotted out this March 17th for nostalgic re-watching, lauded as a masterpiece by one of America’s greatest directors, an enduring tribute to his proud Irish roots, and “one of the greatest love stories ever told.” This year, on the occasion of […]
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Pixar’s newest animated feature is a sweet, charming delight – and, in spite of what you might have heard, an extremely relatable one.
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Ryan Reynolds’ latest Netflix action vehicle is about as generic as you’ve come to expect.
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“How to Succeed,” released 55 years ago, set a template for a comic sub-genre that Mike Judge revisited decades later.
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Our mini-reviews of ‘Heckle,’ ‘Nightride,’ Moon Manor,’ and more.
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Our dispatch from the beloved documentary film festival (and, not incidentally, the last one before COVID).
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Jack Hill’s iconic Pam Grier vehicle (now streaming on Amazon Prime) remains one of the most shamelessly entertaining movies of the “blaxpoitation” era.
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Kogonada’s new soft sci-fi is a thoughtful, emotional exploration of memory, family, and interconnectedness.
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Matt Reeves’ pitch-black take on the Dark Knight is less like a superhero movie than a neo-noir crime thriller.
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As we close in on the Academy Awards, a look at how Miramax’s relentless campaigning turned a light romantic comedy into an Oscar spoiler.
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With “Public Enemies” joining “Blackhat” on Netflix, we sing the praises of Michael Mann’s messy 21st century digital aesthetic.
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