Catherine Springer

‘Tootsie’ at 40: Something’s telling me it might (still) be you – Retrospective

It may be the ultimate personification of the current zeitgeist, but discussion and consideration of gender roles, identification and fluidity… Read More

December 8, 2022

‘The Corridors of Power’ review: Dror Moreh’s disturbing look at foreign policy failures and its most vulnerable victims | AFI FEST

Documentarian Ken Burns felt compelled to make The U.S. and the Holocaust, a documentary about the United States’ problematic response… Read More

November 7, 2022

“Sr.” review: A heartfelt tribute that sometimes loses sight of its own subject | AFI FEST

Saying goodbye to a parent is a difficult but normal part of life. For most of us, saying goodbye is… Read More

November 5, 2022

‘The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari’ review: A haunting reminder of the power of nature and human perseverance | AFI FEST

Humanity’s existential threat from climate change is a disaster wholly self-created. Humans have found a way to exert a power… Read More

November 4, 2022

‘The Ice Storm’ retrospective: How Ang Lee’s 70s suburban American drama remains his most underrated masterpiece

If a director is lucky enough to find success in Hollywood, chances are they will stick with whatever works –… Read More

September 28, 2022

‘L.A. Confidential’ retrospective: At 25, still the best neo-noir film of the latter 20th century

Kids today are so spoiled, with their Moonlights and Parasites and Nomadlands and CODAs winning Best Picture at the Oscars.… Read More

September 12, 2022

‘Not Okay’ review: A lie in Paris reveals the truth in Quinn Shephard’s biting social media influencer satire [B+]

Last year’s Best Picture-nominated Don’t Look Up was hailed as a modern masterpiece of satire, skewering society in a way… Read More

July 20, 2022

Interview: Anthony Carrigan on NoHo Hank finding love (and laughs) in a hopeless place in ‘Barry’

There is no denying the fact that we are in a new golden age of television.  Ask anyone and they… Read More

June 15, 2022

‘Deep Water’ review: Adrian Lyne delivers an erratic thriller that puts us in a state of Ana-fflecktic shock [Grade: D]

For a director who has only made nine films in forty-two years, Adrian Lyne has mastered the art of choosing… Read More

March 16, 2022

Penélope Cruz receives the Montecito Award from the Santa Barbara Film Festival

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival honored actress Penélope Cruz last night, awarding her its annual Montecito Award. Nominated for… Read More

March 9, 2022

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