Luise Rainer: A Contemplation
The oldest living Oscar winner, Luise Rainer, has died in London at age 104. She…
Unbroken Review
I find movies that have the elements of greatness and fail to utilize them far…
Not My Holiday
Many years ago, my sister, her best friend, and I went in search of a…
Open Thread: Cultural Gateway Drugs
“I am working on a philosophical romance shot through with elements of horror and morbidity.…
Whiplash Review
Devoting oneself to a particular craft is a tremendous challenge. I’ve dedicated myself to writing…
Borgman — Review
The 2013 Dutch thriller Borgman unfolds with the texture of a weird, unnerving mid-century fairy…
The Year in Review: The Early 1960s Revisited?
By now, Mark Harris’s dire predictions about the future of film have been heard by many. …
The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies Review
So now it ends, at least until Peter Jackson manages to convince the Tolkien estate…
Foreign Language Oscars: The Notebook
Each year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences releases a shortlist of foreign…
The Lies And Myths You Will Hear About THE INTERVIEW – A Visual Essay
1. “Is was downright dangerous and reckless to make a movie about a ruthless…