The long-awaited Tupac biopic, All Eyez On Me, focuses too much on the minutiae and too little on the rapper’s compelling life. The result? A bloated, unfortunate mess. Full review here.
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Criterion Collection: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Jacques Demy’s ability to capture young love, in all its glory and fragility, is what makes The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) such a timeless classic. Read on to learn more about the film’s superb release on the Criterion Collection.
An Interview With Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One (Tuxedo)
I had the distinct pleasure of talking with Tuxedo (singer Mayer Hawthorne and producer Jake One) about sampling, Death Row, and how they’re keeping the funk alive in the modern day. Full interview 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.
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.
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!
Roger Ebert: The Great Movies IV
The legendary critic (and personal hero) gets critiqued himself here for PopMatters.
Usher – Hard II Love
Usher returns with a collection of tracks that, while decent, still make us yearn for the Confessions era. Read the full review here.
Movie Review: Year of the Dragon (1985)
To commemorate the passing of writer/director Michael Cimino, I take a look back at his sprawling 1985 neo-noir Year of the Dragon. Read the full retrospect review here!
10 Great Films Available to Stream This July
I got to pen this list streaming releases, both modern and old, to assist those in finding the brightest cinematic options available this summer. Read the full list here!
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