“Movies” Archives
The Vast of Night by Andrew Patterson (Review)
This understated indie sci-fi film breathes new life into a familiar storyline thanks to assured direction and solid performances.
The Wanting Mare
This Shane Carruth-produced fantasy film looks impressive.
Amazon’s The Vast of Night Takes on the Classic UFO Story
Critics are singing the praises of Andrew Patterson’s directorial debut.
In Search of Tomorrow: The definitive ’80s sci-fi documentary?
The four-hour-long film will feature “insights and anecdotes from an extensive collection of experts and iconic talent.”
When is PG rated R? When it’s Psycho Goreman.
It looks like the goriest Mighty Morphin Power Rangers episode ever, and I’m totally here for it.
The Green Knight Looks Like an Intense Take on Arthurian Legend
The films seems to be going for an aesthetic that walks the line between gritty realism and fairy tale-ish otherworldliness.
Oh Wes Anderson, Don’t Ever Change
Yes, “The French Dispatch” looks like more of the same from Wes Anderson. But really, what else would you want?
Revisiting the Filming Locations of The Wraith
A fascinating bit of cultural archaeology.
Disney’s Black Hole: A Flawed, Fascinating Sci-Fi Epic
Though plagued by some tonal shifts, the movie’s visual splendor and outright weirdness can’t be denied.
Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat in 4K
Using neural networks, a YouTuber breathes new life into a classic bit of film history.
Drew McWeeny on Fan Expectations and Prognostications
To be a nerd is to be passionate, for better or worse. And these days, the worse seems to be winning.
A Live Action Whisper of the Heart Sequel
The manga that inspired one of my favorite Studio Ghibli movies is getting a sequel.
Staring Into the Sleepy Eyes of Death, An Unsung Samurai Cinema Classic
Ichikawa Raizō stars as a cynical samurai in this film series that straddles the line between arthouse and exploitation filmmaking.
25 Movies I Hope to See in 2020
Featuring Wonder Woman, Wyld Stallyns, Maverick, the Big G, Arrakis, and many more.
The Rise of Skywalker Brings Star Wars to an Exhausting Conclusion (Review)
I’m ready to be done with the Skywalkers and their saga.
Concerning the Other Two Star Wars Prequels
In which I realize that I probably owe The Phantom Menace a bit of an apology.
Alissa Wilkinson on Disney’s Nostalgia Problem
This is why she’s one of my favorite movie critics.
Yes, The Phantom Menace Really Is as Bad as You Remember
Search your feelings. You know it to be true.
The Strange Negotiations Trailer Finds David Bazan Pondering the Crumbling of Evangelical Christianity
It’s clear that Bazan is completely transparent in the documentary, whether he’s talking about Christianity or his family.