Today, the 2020 Critics Choice Documentary Awards were handed out. The fifth annual non-fiction offshoot of the Critics Choice Awards, it’s obviously given out by the Critics Choice Association, of which I’m a member. As such, I did vote on…
Earlier today, HBO Max unveiled a first look at Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, Let Them All Talk. Soderbergh experimenting with a new streaming service is absolutely no surprise, given his quixotic ways, though it is interesting to see the proj…
If you’re like me, you’re a rather massive fan of the Netflix show Big Mouth. Not only is the raunchy animated comedy show absolutely hilarious, it’s actually one of the more perceptive depictions of puberty ever committed to entertai…
It’s always a pleasure to see a screen legend return to starring roles. For Sophia Loren, we haven’t seen her on the screen in a major way in over a decade, since her supporting appearance in Nine. Now, she’s back as a lead, showcasin…
Moments ago, the 30th IFP Gotham Awards announced their nominees. As always, the Gotham Award nominations begin the awards season in earnest, and this year is no exception. In fact, they’ve done something pretty cool and pretty unique. The nomine…
If you love independent cinema, you’re almost certainly a fan of Sean Baker. Along with his partner in crime and writer Chris Bergoch, Bake has been making beloved indies that even manage to be elevated towards Oscar contention. The Florida Proje…
Animation comes in all shapes and sizes. From independent features and shorts to the family blockbusters that littered theaters, back when going to the movies was a thing. We even had the occasional raunchy animated comedy. What we don’t have a t…
Christmas movies are a dime a dozen in Hollywood, even if the recent influx of them has been lighter than usual. This year, however, we have a very promising new one in Happiest Season, the latest flick from actor turned filmmaker Clea Duvall. A vehicl…
The Outpost is one of the more underrated films of the year. Rod Lurie’s war epic is distinctive, visceral, and a true experience that honors soldiers, while remaining clear eyed about whether they should be in danger in the first place. It’…
This comes as no surprise, but more movies are leaving 2020 and pinning their theatrical hopes on a better 2021. With only a handful of major releases scheduled for theaters this year, it’s just a matter of time before most, if not all, vacate. T…
Few filmmakers have the hardcore fanbase that David Fincher does. With Mank reviews hitting today, what better time is there to look back on the movies of Fincher’s career? Below you’ll see my ranking of his works, though for those only con…
At long last, the masses will be able to see Christopher Nolan’s latest in about a month. Yes, earlier today there was a press release put out by Warner Bros. announcing when Tenet would be coming to homes. Officially, December 15th is when the f…
Ever since Warner Bros. opted to be the canary in the coal mine and release Tenet exclusively into movie theaters, a lot has been spoken about and written about in terms of the box office. Of course, the film came out in the midst of the COVID-19 pande…
Yesterday, some category news relating to the impending Academy Award race got announced. This comes on the heels of some studios opting to state where some of their contenders will be competing. Obviously, Netflix and The Trial of the Chicago 7 were o…
Mando! Yes, The Mandalorian, the flagship Disney+ program, is back with Season Two. Last season, the show was a smash hit, showcasing Star Wars not just on the small screen, but as a streaming service property. This new manner of taking in the iconic f…
Like many of you, I’ve been thinking about Sean Connery’s run as James Bond this weekend. Of course, he did much more than play 007, but Connery will always be most known for playing Bond. With his passing yesterday, his iconic turns are in…