Posting one’s top four first film viewings of each month is a popular Film Twitter pastime. The limitations of that forum, however, leave little room to elaborate on the why. … Read More
Interview: Michael Phelps Gets Candid About His Struggles in the Spotlight By Allison Kugel
Michael Phelps Gets Candid About His Struggles in the Spotlight By Allison Kugel With his unmatched agility and speed in the water, Michael Phelps holds the all-time record for Olympic … Read More
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” Turns 5
There’s something you should know about me…it’s that “Mission: Impossible- Ghost Protocol” is my favorite movie of all time. But that’s not what we’re here to celebrate today. In close … Read More
Criterion Channel Picks – July 30, 2020: “Summer” movies
A nice “Summer” vacation on the Criterion Channel Hey again, cinephiles. We’re just on the verge of a new batch of Criterion Channel arrivals on August 1, but I thought … Read More
Lou Reed’s classic album “New York” getting deluxe reissue
The beloved Lou Reed album is presented with 26 unreleased tracks and a 1990 concert video. Lou Reed’s 1989 album, New York, is receiving a new 3 CD/1 DVD/2 LP deluxe … 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
In Memoriam – Olivia De Havilland
The passing of Olivia De Havilland at age 104 marks the loss of one of the last of the remaining stars of the Old Hollywood Era. It also made me … Read More
Criterion Channel Picks: Sports flicks for Opening Day, July 23, 2020
Criterion Channel selections for sports fans in want Hey there, sports-loving cinephiles. We’re going to take a slight detour from normal format this week: I’m picking three sports-related titles from … Read More
Movie Trailer: Bill & Ted Face The Music
This September brings the eagerly awaited sequel Bill and Ted Face The Music and today brings us the brand new trailer! Orion Pictures has released the official trailer and poster for BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC. The stakes are higher than … 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
Welcoming “The Guest” To Netflix With A Queer Perspective
I’m sure I’m not the first person to notify you that Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett’s underrated 2014 action/horror/thriller hybrid “The Guest” has been recently added to Netflix. And … Read More
Criterion Channel Picks – July 16, 2020: “Last House on the Left” & more
Beat the heat with the Criterion Channel Movies here! Get your movies here! Pardon me, kid. You like movies? You signed up for the Criterion Channel yet? Great! Here are … Read More
‘The Old Guard’ Giving The Gays (Almost) Everything We Want
*Spoilers Ahead For “The Old Guard”* Describing this movie feels like a Stefon sketch of everything I want because this movie has everything: butch Charlize Theron, gay immortal power couple, … Read More
Criterion Channel Picks – July 9th, 2020: “Contemporary Color” & more
Now playing on the Criterion Channel Welcome back, cinephiles. Here’s another batch of flicks to enjoy on the Criterion Channel site and app. Newly added: Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda (2017) One … Read More