AwardsWatch

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 37 – ‘Killer Joe’ (William Friedkin, 2011)

Ryan McQuade March 14, 2024

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More

‘Immaculate’ Review: A Habitual Mess of Horror Clichés but Sydney Sweeney is Second to Nun | SXSW 2024

Ryan McQuade March 14, 2024

From its inception, the fundamental teachings of Roman Catholicism are deeply seated in acceptance, repentance, pain, and suffering, stemming from the basic idea that Jesus... Read More

‘The Fall Guy’ Review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are Dynamite in this Top-Notch Action, Romance Popcorn Flick | SXSW 2024

Ryan McQuade March 13, 2024

Think about your favorite action movie and what makes it stand out. Most likely, you’re thinking about a known, bona fide superstar actor getting themselves... Read More

‘Arthur the King’ Review: A Heartwarming if too Formulaic Tale of a Doggo Adventure

Film Reviews

‘Arthur the King’ Review: A Heartwarming if too Formulaic Tale of a Doggo Adventure

Catherine Gonzales March 13, 2024

Dogs have always been one of cinema’s best friends and feel-good staples. Whether it’s through silly kids’ films like Air Bud or more serious fare... Read More

Holding Out for a Hero: ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’ and ‘Observe and Report’ at 15 [Retrospective]

Retrospective

Holding Out for a Hero: ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’ and ‘Observe and Report’ at 15 [Retrospective]

Trace Sauveur March 13, 2024

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

‘Monkey Man’ Review: Dev Patel’s Confident Directorial Debut is a Beast of the Action Revenge Genre | SXSW 2024

Ryan McQuade March 12, 2024

Dating as far back as 1500 BC, the legendary Hindu deity Hanuman has been seen as a symbol of strength, courage, devotion, and freedom within... Read More

‘The Uninvited’ Review: Elizabeth Reaser and Walton Goggins Spar in Nadia Conners’ Intriguing Debut | SXSW 2024

Abe Friedtanzer March 12, 2024

Dinner parties can be the worst, especially if the guests are insufferable. But even more miserable than having to endure a challenging group of people... Read More

‘Diane Warren: Relentless’ Review: A Refreshingly Honest Look at the Strong-Willed Oscar-Nominated Songwriter | SXSW 2024

Abe Friedtanzer March 12, 2024

Winning an Oscar is easy but losing fifteen times fits one person and one person only: Diane Warren, the songwriter who just lost her seventh... Read More