I’ve moved three times in the last five and a half years. First to Vermont, then back to NYC adjacent three years later to the day, and recently into another … Read More
Criterion Collection box set review: “Ingmar Bergman’s Cinema”
2020 was the year of Ingmar Bergman My big pop culture goal for 2020 was to watch all of Criterion’s “Ingmar Bergman’s Cinema” box set. I have not been ignorant … Read More
Movie Review – Under the Skin
Under the Skin Beware the stunning brunette in the white van. Unlike most visitors to Glasgow, she’s not there for football, or a good time. If you accept that ride … Read More
Review: Remembering Timothy Leary in “My Psychedelic Love Story”
The new documentary from groundbreaking filmmaker Errol Morris (The B-Side, The Fog of War), My Psychedelic Love Story, premieres Sunday night on Showtime. It profiles Joanna Harcourt-Smith, who was in a … Read More
Review: New doc “Belushi” seeks to find the man behind the comedy
The 1970s were a momentous time for American comedy. Thanks to now-hallowed institutions like the magazine National Lampoon, the sketch TV show Saturday Night Live, and the movie Animal House, the hippie-influenced counterculture … Read More
The Most Anticipated TV Series Of Next Year
The wild ride of 2020 delayed the premiers of our favourite shows. Seasons expected to hit the screens in September will now air in January. We have shortlisted some of … Read More
Halloween for the Faint of Heart: 8 Film Recs
I never thought I’d be making a list of things that won’t scare you. But some people don’t want to spend their Halloween that way. Plus, the real world is … Read More
How Has Streaming Services Changed Movie Watching
How Has Streaming Services Changed Movie Watching Whereas once you had to wait for your rental DVDs to be sent through the post to watch your favorite movies, streaming services … Read More
Movie review: “Dick Johnson Is Dead” is a poignant and darkly funny look at grief
Memoir and fantasy combine in the new documentary, Dick Johnson Is Dead Veteran documentary cinematographer Kirsten Johnson made her solo feature directing debut in 2016 with Cameraperson. That film was an … Read More
Interview: Julian Lennon Talks Restoring an Earth and World in Peril by Allison Kugel
Julian Lennon Talks Restoring an Earth and World in Peril By Allison Kugel Filmmakers Rebecca and Josh Tickell, along with music royalty, Julian Lennon, have worked tirelessly to produce the … Read More
Movie Review: Where’d You Go, Bernadette
Where’d You Go, Bernadette The book Where’d You Go, Bernadette? (with a question mark) was everywhere a few years ago; you could see the distinctive cover art of a woman’s … Read More
Horror for This Week
With the pandemic rearing its ugly head again, I thought some nice horror would help get your mind off the state of the world. So here are some recommendations for … Read More
Visit SDCC From Your Home
As everyone knows, SDCC was cancelled this year. However, in an unprecedented move, the entire Con will be streamed online. Today has some special things going on, including several film … Read More
Interview: Kyle Kinane on his new album, animated comedy, and supporting indie venues
Kyle Kinane is one of the most versatile and creative stand-up comedians working today. He can tell short and surprising jokes, and he can stretch out brief life events into … Read More