REVIEW: The Death of Stalin
Veep creator Armando Iannucci brings his acid tongue and razor-sharp wit to this Soviet-era political farce, aided by an impeccable ensemble cast. The Death of […]
OSCAR SPECIAL: The Shape of Water (2017)
It’s Oscar season once again, and like we do every year, we do a deep dive into one of the Best Picture nominees! This time […]
Rogers Park: Director Kyle Henry on Capturing His Neighborhood and the Pressures of Mid-Life
Kyle Henry, director of the compelling, hyperlocal Chicago drama Rogers Park discusses the appeal of his home neighborhood and the need to tell stories that […]
REVIEW: Black Panther
Ryan Coogler’s Afrofuturist take on the Marvel Universe is a refreshingly unique, stylish and thematically rich superhero flick, breathing fresh air into the Marvel mythos. […]
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL: Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
Happy Valentine’s Day, sweethearts! Tighten your straps and practice your safe words, because we’re getting kinky with 2015’s Fifty Shades of Grey! The lovely Katie Rife […]
Weekly Roundup (Week of February 5, 2018)
TV Party: Episode 1 – The One With the Introductions (CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND) Over at Consequence of Sound, my beloved colleague Allison Shoemaker and I […]
REVIEW: A Fantastic Woman
A pioneering work of trans-centric filmmaking, Sebastián Lelio’s airy, dreamlike direction anchors a fearless central performance from Daniela Vega. With trans issues being at the […]
REVIEW: Fifty Shades Freed
To no one’s surprise, the third and final adaptation of E.L. James’ bodice-rippers promises steam, but delivers vapor. The Fifty Shades of Grey franchise is […]
Weekly Roundup (Week of January 29, 2018)
The Astrologer is the Forgotten Cult Hit You’ve Been Waiting For (ALCOHOLLYWOOD) In advance of Daily Grindhouse and AV Club’s midnight screenings of Craig Denney’s […]
REVIEW: Before We Vanish
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s ponderous, effortlessly endearing alien-invasion dramedy filters the strangeness of modern life through its trio of alien protagonists. The Japanese are no strangers to […]