Synecdoche, New York
If we don't "go to the movies" in any form, our minds wither and sicken.
Happy Birthday, Ripley: Alien at 40
Alien is both ahead of its time and squarely of its time.
Book Review: Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: The Ultimate History
The latest Taschen book is an essential companion for lovers of animation.
Enter the Void and the Inhuman Condition
A re-appreciation of 2009's Enter the Void.
Bright Wall/Dark Room May 2019: A Million Little Postcards from the Edge by Lindsey Romain
An essay by Lindsey Romain about Postcards from the Edge, as excerpted from the latest edition of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Doris Day: 1922-2019
A tribute to Doris Day.
What's Next: Marvel, the serials, and the future
Return now to those thrilling days of yesteryear.
Bravo for Champ Clark's Play, Wild Son: The Testimony of Christian Brando
An article about Champ Clark's one-act play,"Wild Son: The Testimony of Christian Brando," currently running at Santa Monica Playhouse through May 26th, performed by John Mese.
The Squirtle Always Rings Twice: How Pokémon Detective Pikachu Compares to Other Kiddie Noirs
There is some precedent in the subgenre of kiddie noir, suggesting Detective Pikachu needn’t have turned out this dumb or indifferent.
Short Films in Focus: One Cambodian Family Please For My Pleasure
An interview with the writer/director of One Cambodian Family Please For My Pleasure and a presentation of the short film.
On the Distinct Humanism of Zhang Yimou's Monochrome Shadow
Shadow has an increased humanism with the absence of Zhang Yimou's beloved colors.
