Film
Content Shifter: 8 Series to Scratch Your Buffy the Vampire...
Even though it premiered 21 years ago this month on The WB—it was The CW of ancient days, kids—the influence of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on TV is nearly as inescapable as that of Black Sabbath on stoner metal. … read more
Film Review: Black Panther
As a geek, I am always accused of giving the superhero genre a pass with less critical reviews. To that accusation, I say: Show me a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie that flopped horribly. I’ll save you the time, because one hasn’t yet, and Black Panther continues the untainted legacy. … read more
Film Review: Game Night
As a connoisseur of trivia nights and game shows, this critic loved every second. I want to see Game Night again to hear the multiple jokes that were drowned out with my laughter. … read more
Slamdance Film Review: Bernard and Huey
Bernard and Huey is about what happens when two middle-aged men meet 25 years after their young friendship ran its course. It’s a film about men navigating their relationship to sex in the shadow of their own egos, of the confident and put-together women they fuck and, of course, each other … read more
Film Review: Blade Runner 2049
2049 is a film of misconceptions—highly unfortunate misconceptions at that. There are mind benders upon more. I guess this is the part where I raise my hand and start reciting to the class my notes, as this film was the first one I’ve seen since I graduated from University that made me feel like a student again.
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Content Shifter: Get a Heart-On With These 8 Rom-Comedies
Love is in the air—unless that’s something else slowly choking the life out of you. February is the month of Valentine’s Day, so what else to recommend but some series in the rom-com category? I mean, we all know how fucking touchy Presidents’ Day is anymore. … read more
Film Review: Phantom Thread
In Phantom Thread, Paul Thomas Anderson’s vision is as exquisite, meticulous and fixated as that of his lead character, Reynolds Woodcock. With superb cinematography, Anderson’s is a ravishing inspection of the pursuit for aesthetic perfection, of love and power and their dizzying, sickly, perverse intimations. … read more
Film Review: Hostiles
Along with the acting, everything from the captivating cinematography to the sensational score makes Hostiles one of the films you will most likely see being nominated in the ongoing award season. Congratulations to director Cooper for bringing his greatest cinematic achievement to the screen. … read more
Film Review: I, Tonya
I, Tonya offers a dark humor to the tragic experiences between all the interactions and frequently breaks the fourth wall to acknowledge the ridiculousness. Robbie and Stan are marvelous in their respective performances, but it’s Janney who steals the show. Talk about a coldhearted performance, though definitely award-worthy. … read more
Sundance Film Review: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
For me, and for many viewers, Won’t You Be My Neighbor is a nostalgic trip into what made Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood such a memorable and prolific television program, and also a testament to how much imagination and care Fred Rogers put into his show, as well as his life. … read more