10 Years Ago, Wally Pfister Made ‘Transcendence’ and Was Never Heard From Again [Retrospective]
In 2012, Wally Pfister was on top of the world. The cinematographer had a long career during the 90s shooting cheap, tawdry erotic thrillers like... Read More
Reviews
‘Challengers’ Review: Foreplay and Forehands Volley in Luca Guadagnino’s Sweat-Drenched Tennis Love Triangle
The arena of competitive sports is a prime location for engrossing storytelling. Inherently built within that structure is a fierce battleground. The clashing of personalities... Read More
‘Franklin’ Review: Talk Less, Smile More; Gorgeous Production Slightly Bogged Down in Dry Diplomacy
In today’s world, diplomacy seems to be somewhat of a lost art. When so much is visible and accessible in a world that seems smaller... Read More
10 Years Later, Jonathan Glazer’s ‘Under the Skin’ Feels More Timely Than Ever [Retrospective]
Jonathan Glazer seemed like one of the more unlikely Oscar frontrunners for the 2023 awards season. Up until now with The Zone of Interest, an... Read More
RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap S16E14: Memoirs of a Gay-sha
It’s the final week of competitive challenges for this season of Drag Race, so it’s only natural it begins with the ladies sitting down on... Read More
‘The First Omen’ Review: Atmospheric Prequel Makes Damien’s Mama Meaningful
The First Omen is a prequel to The Omen franchise, which revolves around the rise of the Antichrist and the futile efforts to stop it.... Read More
‘Ripley’ Review: Andrew Scott is Perfection in Steven Zaillian’s Exquisite Adaptation of Literature’s Most Cunning Con Artist
Over five novels, multiple feature films plus radio, television and theatre, Tom Ripley has embedded himself, rather insidiously, into our cultural fabric for almost 70... Read More
Retrospective: 50 Years Later, We’re Still Talking About ‘The Conversation’ (1974)
Fifty years ago, Francis Ford Coppola solidified his reputation as a legendary director when he released two very different but powerful films only months apart.... Read More
‘The People’s Joker’ Review: Vera Drew’s Transgressively Creative Caricature Finds New Angles on the Crazed Clown
After seeing three different live-action depictions of the Clown Prince of Crime in the past 16 years – including two which won acting Oscars –... Read More
All 38 ‘Godzilla’ Movies, Ranked from Worst to Best
Following the new release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and the recent history-making win at the Academy Awards with Godzilla Minus One (for... Read More
Interview: John Lithgow on ‘Conclave’ Being a Career Highlight, Oscar Buzz and Comparing Director Edward Berger to David Lean [VIDEO] 
Interview: In ‘Gladiator II,’ Costume Designer Janty Yates Turns Rome into Her Runway 
Interview: Production Designer Arthur Max on Rebuilding Rome and Filling the Colosseum with Water in ‘Gladiator II’ 
2025 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTOR (November)