Jonathan Demme created indelible scenes by putting us in the protagonist’s shoes. And what better way to honor his passing than by delving into his 1991 masterpiece The Silence of the Lambs. Full essay here.
DVD Review: Fences
For all its overwrought flourishes and familiar character tropes, Fences is a taut, arresting family drama highlighted by Viola Davis and actor/director Denzel Washington. Full review here.
15 Superheroes That Captain America Has Killed
For being such a nice guy, Captain America sure has killed a lot of his fellow superheroes. Click here to learn which ones caught the hard end of his shield.
Every Adaptation of the Fantastic Four, Ranked
I get a chance to discuss the good, the bad, and the grimm of the Fantastic Four onscreen. Click here to see how high your favorites rank.
Remembering Damien Chazelle’s First Musical: Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench
While La La Land dominated the pop culture landscape of 2016, it was actually the second time that writer/director Damien Chazelle ventured into the musical genre. The first time was with the 2009 indie film Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench. Full review here.
Criterion Collection: Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
First post of the new year, and I get to revisit the quirky brilliance of Punch-Drunk Love (2002), now out on the Criterion Collection. Read the full review here.
15 Amazing-Looking Movies Coming In 2017 That ARE NOT Remakes Or Sequels
Anyone suffering from franchise overload? Me and Screen Rant have got you covered right here.
An Interview With Aesop Rock
I was fortunate enough to chat with the rap icon about free music, modern duos, and his soft spot for Miami Vice. Read the full interview here!
Remembering Elisha Cook, Jr.
Few actors played losers with such reckless abandon. In honor of the What a Character! Blogathon, I revisit the life and career of one of my personal favorites, Elisha Cook, Jr., also known as “The Lightest Heavy in Hollywood.” Full essay here.
Roger Ebert: The Great Movies IV
The legendary critic (and personal hero) gets critiqued himself here for PopMatters.
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