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The Chaotic B-Movie Retro Charm of Gerard Butler
Kayleigh Donaldson
Movies

The Chaotic B-Movie Retro Charm of Gerard Butler

Jan 24th, 2023
Move over, Statham! With the release of ‘Plane,’ Gerard Butler once again asserts his status as king of modern-day B-movie schlock.
How Kogonada’s Video Essays Inform His Films
Edwin Arnaudin
Movies

How Kogonada’s Video Essays Inform His Films

Jan 10th, 2023
By studying the masters, the writer/director developed a firm foundation that’s served him well in his career as a filmmaker with his own distinct...
Let’s Talk About the Insane Musical Moment in <i>M3GAN</i>
Marshall Shaffer
Movies

Let’s Talk About the Insane Musical Moment in M3GAN

Jan 9th, 2023
She slashes, she slays, she … sings? On 'M3GAN' and a musical moment that is more than just another “WTF” head-scratcher.
Crooked Marquee's Best Movies and Performances of 2022
Jason Bailey
Movies

Crooked Marquee's Best Movies and Performances of 2022

Dec 23rd, 2022
Our editor-in-chief and contributors share their favorite films and actors of the year, along with some thoughts about the current state of the art.
A Very Mumblecore Christmas
Josh Bell
Movies

A Very Mumblecore Christmas

Dec 16th, 2022
It turns out that a movie genre known for aimless characters and awkward interactions is perfect for telling stories about the holiday season.
The Inspiring Pessimism of Noah Baumbach
Anna McKibbin
Movies

The Inspiring Pessimism of Noah Baumbach

Dec 5th, 2022
With the release of 'White Noise,' we look through Noah Baumbach’s films to see how he has reckoned with the question: can I live with the...
Nobody Does It Better: Carly Simon's Film Scores
Chelsea Spear
Movies

Nobody Does It Better: Carly Simon's Film Scores

Nov 30th, 2022
Carly Simon's recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame confirms her singer/songwriter bona fides. But what of her film work?
What Can We Learn from <i>She Said</i>?
Craig Lindsey
Movies

What Can We Learn from She Said?

Nov 23rd, 2022
Our resident Weinstein expert weighs in on the new film’s fact and fiction, and what’s changed in the years since its events.
The Exact Dimensions of Hell: Denis Johnson On Screen
Zach Vasquez
Movies

The Exact Dimensions of Hell: Denis Johnson On Screen

Nov 9th, 2022
A look at the screenplays and cinematic interpretations of the literary patron saint of American outcasts.
Annapurna Pictures at 10: Megan Ellison’s Trajectory Is Indie Film In Microcosm
Marshall Shaffer
Movies

Annapurna Pictures at 10: Megan Ellison’s Trajectory Is Indie Film In Microcosm

Sep 7th, 2022
While A24’s tenth anniversary got all the notice, it’s the trajectory of Megan Ellison and Annapurna Pictures that tells the real story of...
The Return of the Summer Movie Single-Issue Thriller
Bill Bria
Movies

The Return of the Summer Movie Single-Issue Thriller

Sep 6th, 2022
The summer of 2022 gave us multiple films that harken back to the glory days of the blockbuster, proving that a simple premise well executed can go...
Never Mind <i>The Gray Man</i>, Watch <i>The Nice Guys</i> Instead
Josh Bell
Movies

Never Mind The Gray Man, Watch The Nice Guys Instead

Aug 15th, 2022
Allow us to direct your attention to the quippy Ryan Gosling action movie that everyone *should* be watching on Netflix.
Mann Babies: <i>Heat</i>’s Influence on 21st Century Cinema
Zach Vasquez
Movies

Mann Babies: Heat’s Influence on 21st Century Cinema

Aug 8th, 2022
With a new follow-up novel and 4K edition on shelves, we look back at the various homages, rip-offs and bastardized re-imaginings of Michael Mann's...
A Degree of Madness: The Rise of the Crazed University Student
Kate Jeffrie
Movies

A Degree of Madness: The Rise of the Crazed University Student

Jul 25th, 2022
The college kid crumbling under pressure is becoming one of the more tired tropes in contemporary cinema. Our investigation:
Puritanical to Perverse and Back Again
Audrey Fox
Movies

Puritanical to Perverse and Back Again

Jun 6th, 2022
You can all but set your watch to it, every time a new and potentially challenging film is released:  the careful, often context-free...
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