Features

Madonna and Julius: A Cinematic Retrospective – DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN (1985)

Julius Kassendorf / September 8, 2014

Madonna This story begins in 1983. Not for me, as I was far too young…

John Bruni / September 4, 2014

When I heard that African-American filmmaker William Greaves had died last week, I wanted to…

Michael Guarnieri / September 4, 2014

SPOILERS FOR INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS FOLLOW: 1. “Hang Me, Oh Hang Me” Scene: The opening scene…

Raoul Gonzo / August 28, 2014

Part 2: Pain & Gain I remember the first time I saw Goodfellas. I was…

Michael Guarnieri / August 26, 2014

Oliver Stone is one of the most famous and distinctive living directors in American film.…

Greta Taylor / August 25, 2014

(Welcome to a Solute-exclusive feature, at least for the time being, in which The Narrator…

Julius Kassendorf / August 25, 2014

Of all the actresses in cinematic history, none have been so confounding a puzzle as…

Michael Guarnieri / August 22, 2014

Part one Part two The most difficult type of miscasting to pinpoint is that which…

Raoul Gonzo / August 22, 2014

Part 1: The Rock Like most journeys, this one began with an irrational need for…

Julius Kassendorf / August 21, 2014

There are three great elements to living in Seattle: Art & Theater, Gay Community, and…