Twenty Performances, or The King (and Queen) of Payne
A longstanding Oscar Week tradition continues: Here’s the way I would have filled out an Actors Branch nomination ballot. Continue reading Twenty Performances, or The King (and Queen) of Payne
Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number One
Todd Haynes’s best film to date is also the best film of the year. Continue reading Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number One
Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Two
Let it never be said that Wes Anderson is oblivious about the sometimes chagrined reactions to his peculiar, distinctive aesthetic. For me, all those precisely precious shot compositions and loquacious, snappy-patter cascades of dialogue generally give his films an added … Continue reading Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Two
Now Playing — Dune: Part Two
Just when you thought it was safe to go back onto the sand…. Continue reading Now Playing — Dune: Part Two
Outside Reading — кофе edition
This week featuring: Felicity Spector on a Ukraine coffee shop, Alex Carp on rare languages in New York City, and George Gene Gustines on the life of Ramona Fradon. Continue reading Outside Reading — кофе edition
This Week’s Model — St. Vincent, “Broken Man”
I want to be in that number when the St. comes marching in. Continue reading This Week’s Model — St. Vincent, “Broken Man”
Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Three
Celine Song steps forward with a spectacular feature directorial debut. Continue reading Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Three
Then Playing — The Quiet Girl; How to Blow Up a Pipeline; American Fiction
Reviews of films directed by Colm Bairéad, Daniel Goldhaber, and Cord Jefferson.
Continue reading Then Playing — The Quiet Girl; How to Blow Up a Pipeline; American Fiction
Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Four
One of our best, most consistent filmmakers turns her attention to the frustration that comes from making art. Continue reading Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Four
Now Playing — Drive-Away Dolls
O Coen brother, where art thou? Continue reading Now Playing — Drive-Away Dolls
Coffee for Two 