Arts
Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck on Their Cinematic Mixtape, Freaky...
Freaky Tales unfolds like a series of mythic tall tales—part memory, part comic book, part hometown scrapbook. … read more
Film Review: The Amateur
The Amateur may be closer to a tasty burger than haute cuisine, but apart from one major shortcoming, it nicely satisfies the cravings of avid espionage thriller fans. … read more
A Word with Ellen Hopkins: Banned Together Film Highlights Banned...
My interview with Ellen Hopkins, the best-selling author of over a dozen YA novels, comes during yet another unprecedented moment in U.S. history. … read more
Series Review: The White Lotus Season 3
Viewers begin each season looking for violence, but are reminded that The White Lotus is a soap opera reimagined for contemporary audiences. … read more
The Creative Harmony of The Ballad of Wallis Island
The Ballad of Wallis Island is not just a comedy about a one man clinging to the past while another tries to run from it; it’s a meditation on human connection. … read more
Luiii Takes A Swing At Hollywood with Uppercut
With Uppercut, Luiii has proven that she is not only a powerhouse performer but also a determined creative force. … read more
Film Review: Bob Trevino Likes It
Bob Trevino Likes It definitely falls into the ‘feel good movie’ mold, but it’s a solid character dramedy with enough laughs and a truly engrossing story. … read more
Film Review: Hell of a Summer
Hell of a Summer plays far better when it’s being endearingly goofy than when it’s failing to feel edgy or smart. … read more
Series Review: The Studio
The Studio is Hollywood satire and, like many of the successful comedic Hollywood satires in the past — although mostly it’s an “I love you but that doesn’t mean I like you” … read more
Film Review: The Penguin Lessons
The Penguin Lessons is a very enjoyable, inspirational little film that isn’t likely to find a large audience in the US. … read more
