Guest Review: James Williams on JOHN WICK: CHAPTER FOUR
The first time we hear Keanu Reeves speak in John Wick Chapter 4, it’s to…
Dad to the Bone: James Williams on THE WRESTLER
To me, one of the most fascinating subgenres of the “dad movie” is what’s known…
Year of the Month: James Williams on BRAINDEAD
Bad Taste wasn’t just the name of Peter Jackson’s 1987 debut feature, it was the…
Dad to the Bone: CRIMSON TIDE — A New Series by James Williams
In June, I became a father for the first time. A lot of things changed…
Year of the Month: James Williams on BULL DURHAM
The modern romantic comedy has roots going back to Annie Hall in 1977, but it’s…
Film on the Internet: James Williams on PRINCE OF DARKNESS
Let’s talk about our beliefs, and what we can learn about them. We believe nature…
Lang vs. Von Harbou: James Williams on METROPOLIS
The silent film era persists in the public consciousness mostly as a collection of moments…
Year of the Month: James Williams on MIAMI VICE
In 1987, The Untouchables’ success kicked off a trend of movies adapted from TV series.…
Year of the Month: James Williams on NASHVILLE
By the time Robert Altman broke through with M*A*S*H in 1970, he had been directing…
Year of the Month: James Williams on A NEW LEAF
Elaine May’s filmmaking career was so marred by studio interference that it’s a little surprising…