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
Retrospective
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
Holding Out for a Hero: ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’ and ‘Observe and Report’ at 15 [Retrospective]
On January 16, 2009, Paul Blart: Mall Cop was released in theaters. A Happy Madison-produced family comedy about a bumbling mall security guard played by... Read More
From ‘Adventureland’ to ‘Joe Versus the Volcano,’ 9 Underrated Rom-Coms to Fill the Void in Your Heart This Valentine’s Day
The art of the rom-com is a delicate thing. Among all the meet-cutes, falling-in-love montages, and temporary breakups before the main characters ultimately decide they’re... Read More
Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture: ‘Gigli’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King’ (2003)
“The first ten minutes weren’t so bad but then I realized I was in “Finding Nemo”. When I made my way to the right theater-... Read More
50 Years Later: The Might and Majesty of Cicely Tyson and ‘The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman’ Remains [Retrospective]
“This year’s acting awards inspire a singular lack of anticipation,” bemoaned Gary Arnold of The Washington Post on the eve of the April 1974 Academy... Read More
We Wish You a Scary Christmas: 12 Christmas Horror Movies to Watch This Holiday Season
For horror fans, the most wonderful time of the year came and went about two months ago. But just because “comfort and joy” has replaced... Read More
At 30, ‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ Remains My Bible for Finding Self-Confidence [Retrospective]
Out of all the scenes in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, which turns 30 this month, one that sticks with me is when... Read More
‘Lost in Translation’ Retrospective: A Kiss is Still a Kiss
Having recently watched Sofia Coppola’s first feature, The Virgin Suicides, I was struck by the honesty in which she portrays the young sisters led by... Read More
‘From Here to Eternity’ at 70: In Praise of Deborah Kerr’s Defiant Hour
When we think of From Here to Eternity, which turns 70 this year, there’s always one scene we go back to. The famous beach time... Read More
2025 Emmy Predictions: The Limited Series/TV Movie Competition Is Not Child’s Play 
Oscars: Academy Establishes New Category for Stunt Design Beginning with 100th Oscars 
2025 Emmy Predictions: ‘The Pitt’ Aims to Claim Key Nominations and Resuscitate the Hospital Genre 
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 94 – ‘Mikey and Nicky’ (Elaine May, 1974)