Wildlife
One never senses judgment from Dano, Kazan, Gyllenhaal, or Mulligan—they recognize that there’s beauty even in the mistakes we make in life. It’s what makes…
The Catcher Was a Spy
Paul Rudd plays against type, though not effectively, in this true story of a baseball catcher who was also an OSS agent.
What would Roger have done?
Roger Ebert was born on this day in 1942, and died a little over five years ago. I owe a good part of my success to reading and watching Roger, emulating as many of his lessons as I could, and later, being championed by him.
Set It Up
A solid romantic comedy with sharp dialogue, amusing characters, and a few surprises up its sleeve.
Bernard and Huey
A lovingly detailed look at two unpleasant men.
Hereditary
Creepy beyond belief.
The Unloved, Part 54: Daniel
Our monthly series on the overlooked films of time gets to Sidney Lumet's Daniel.
Solo: A Star Wars Story
An engaging but unnecessary bit of backstory for one of blockbuster cinema's most beloved characters.
Deadpool 2
Even when "Deadpool 2" is being serious, or trying to fool you into thinking it's being serious, there's a gleam in its eye that gives the game away.
Life of the Party
Another tour-de-force comic performance by Melissa McCarthy in a film that barely has a pulse.
Partners in mind: Keith Carradine and Alan Rudolph
An interview with Keith Carradine and Alan Rudolph.
