HUSBANDS: A Restored Argument about Social Role Playing
At long last, Criterion has released its version of Husbands (1970), continuing its tradition of…
New on DVD and Blu-Ray
Another big week, though the only new title worth writing home about is Leigh Whannell’s…
Doug’s Cinematic Firsties: Lynn Shelton Embraces Awkwardness and Vulnerability in the Exceptional Comedy Humpday
Doug’s Cinematic Firsties is a recurring series wherein Douglas Laman (A.K.A. NerdInTheBasement) will review a…
Year of the Month: Sunil Patel on THE GREAT DICTATOR
Modern Times was my introduction to Charlie Chaplin, and in these modern times, we may…
Taco Break: Escape From Quarantine
In these strange times, one topic that keeps coming up in movie discussion is people…
Celebrating the Living: Paul McCrane
I was thinking, as I sat down to write this, what a shame it is…
Attention Must Be Paid: Leota Toombs
I was initially looking for pictures of her at work, but I had to concede…
Disney Byways: “Beach Picnic”
One assumes this short, one of the few to feature just Donald Duck, Aquatic Sociopath,…
The Friday Article Roundup Simulates Reality
Maybe we can learn about life via computer simulations, but can we learn to truly…
Year of the Month: Miller on BEDTIME FOR SNIFFLES
It’s unfortunate but true: For the young cartoon viewer, the beloved Looney Tunes did not…