Public Domain Also Rises
Let’s clarify the Winnie-the-Pooh situation right off the bat, because it’s important to get the…
On in the Background
When I was in college, I cleaned to Strictly Ballroom. It was easy. I’d put…
I haven’t worked a day in my life: John Madden, 1936-2021
Sports is not the usual purview of the Solute, but John Madden’s reach transcended football.…
Gilda (Year Of The Month)
The most interesting scene in Gilda is when the eponymous character draws a direct connection…
Cliffhangers in an Episodic Age
These days, a cliffhanger doesn’t really mean as much. This isn’t just because of streaming…
Year of the Month Lunch Link: THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A CAT
The Private Life of a Cat (1947) dir. Alexander Hammid & Maya Deren Warning, you…
Thou Art Translated
There is a phenomenon in anime called the fan sub. This is taking shows and…
Real Humans Doing Human Things, Really
The strangest thing in bad movies is characters who don’t act human. You’d think this…
Taco Break: Good Answers
It’s widely understood that answers are less interesting than mysteries. Whatever Christmas present you get…
Lunch Link: OHAYO
Ohayo (2007) dir. Satoshi Kon Maybe should be a Breakfast Link instead. An extra quick…