This Week’s Model — The Ophelias, “Salome”
Pristine and perfect indie rock from a Cincinnati band Continue reading This Week’s Model — The Ophelias, “Salome”
Medium Rotation — Force Majeure; Humanhood
Review of new albums by Delivery and the Weather Station Continue reading Medium Rotation — Force Majeure; Humanhood
Then Playing — 7 Women; The Substance; Rollover
Reviews of films directed by John Ford, Coralie Fargeat, and Alan J. Pakula Continue reading Then Playing — 7 Women; The Substance; Rollover
The Ani Awards
A few thoughts on the 97th Academy Awards Continue reading The Ani Awards
Outside Reading — Auteur Colbert edition
Featuring articles written by P.M. Bryant, Ben Stiller, and s. baum Continue reading Outside Reading — Auteur Colbert edition
This Week’s Model — Sparks, “Jansport Backpack”
Weird. Wonderful. That’s Sparks. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Sparks, “Jansport Backpack”
Gene Hackman, 1930 – 2025
An appreciation of one of the greatest screen actors of his generation Continue reading Gene Hackman, 1930 – 2025
Twenty Performances, or I’m Just Looking for the Divine Ani
As Oscar night looms, I share my choices for the best performances of the year Continue reading Twenty Performances, or I’m Just Looking for the Divine Ani
Top Ten Movies of 2024 — Number One
Without even an iota of doubt, my pick for the best film of 2024 Continue reading Top Ten Movies of 2024 — Number One
Top Ten Movies of 2024 — Number Two
A dreamy, trippy wonderment about all the ways that outsiders understand their own identities Continue reading Top Ten Movies of 2024 — Number Two
Coffee for Two 