“Movies” Archives

Fish Story by Yoshihiro Nakamura (Review)
Fish Story is ultimately an examination of how even seemingly random events are subtly connected in ways that nobody can truly foresee.

My Favorite Movies Since I Was Born
It was fun to make a list but this was also a painful reminder that I see far fewer movies now than I once did.

The Best Streaming Titles Arriving in April 2017
Coming soon: A magical musician, the Satellite of Love, rival magicians, the ultimate cop, and more.

Tune in to Radio Ghibli and Enjoy Classic Studio Ghibli Soundtracks
These hour-long mixes of Studio Ghibli music reveal a body of work that’s also deserving of recognition.

The Best Streaming Titles Arriving in March 2017
Coming soon: a Mel Brooks western, Mr. Miyagi, South Korean revenge, a vampire mockumentary, and Ah-nuld in his prime.

Netflix’s iBoy Isn’t a Great Superhero Movie, but It Is Much Better Than Its Title Might Suggest (Review)
Game of Thrones’ Maisie Williams stars in this superhero origin story for the social media era.

The Best Streaming Titles Arriving in February 2017
Coming soon: The greatest talking pig movie of all time, magicians, classic Schwarzenegger, classic James Bond, and more.

The Best Streaming Titles Arriving in January 2017
Coming soon: ’80s comedy and horror classics, a Parisian fairy tale, a farting corpse, giant robot lion action, and more.

25 Movies I’m Looking Forward to Seeing in 2017
Plenty of sequels and superhero movies but I’m just as excited by new films from some of my favorite directors.

Studio Ghibli’s Ocean Waves and Princess Mononoke Are Coming to American Theatres
This marks the first time that “Ocean Waves” will get a theatrical run throughout North America.

The First Trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 Is Very Promising
It certainly looks like it’s in keeping with the spirit of Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic.

Netflix’s Spectral Contains the Makings of a Much More Interesting Movie (Review)
It’s passable late night entertainment but with a script that made better use of its ideas, it could’ve been a lot more.

Listen to HKE’s Awesome (Though Sadly Rejected) Song for the Ghost in the Shell Trailer
No disrespect to Depeche Mode, but HKE’s track is a better match for the Ghost in the Shell aesthetic.

The Trailer for Luc Besson’s Valerian Is a Sci-Fi Smorgasbord
Nearly every moment of the trailer is bursting at the seams with something imaginative and eye-catching.

Twitch Is Now ScreenAnarchy
The new site takes a more community-based approach to film coverage.

The Rurouni Kenshin Movies Are Finally Coming to the States
The trilogy will get a limited theatrical run followed by a home video release.

Martial Arts Classics Dragon Inn & A Touch of Zen Get the 4K Treatment
I can only imagine seeing these King Hu masterpieces on the big screen.

Why is Scarlett Johansson’s Ghost in the Shell casting so problematic?
The latest instance in Hollywood’s long history of casting white people as non-white characters.

This Is My Favorite Part in the Lego Batman Movie Trailer
It’s a tiny “blink and you’ll miss it” moment that’s a great example of why I love animation as a medium.

Darth Maul: Apprentice Is a Fantastic Star Wars Fan Film
Thanks to German filmmaking duo T7 Production, the Sith Apprentice has never looked better.
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