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Posted in July 2020 …
“‘The Rental’ Needs Some Work”
To BnB, or not to BnB. Continue reading
“Romola Garai’s ‘Amulet’ Needs a Polish”
Horror is so elevated that I’m not sure how anyone can lift it any higher without taking it through the ozone layer and sucking all the life out of the genre. Continue reading
“The 25 Best Songs About New York City”
I had to drive all the way out of town and into another state to bring myself to contribute to this list. Continue reading
“Natalie Erika James Discusses the Horror of Inescapable Truths in ‘Relic'”
I think Peter Steele said it best when he sang “Everything Dies.” Continue reading
“‘Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits’: Criterion’s Box Set Presents New Perspectives Of The Iconic Film Star”
Of games of death and dragons and fists and big bosses. Continue reading
“The Film Stage Show Ep. 396 – ‘Palm Springs’ (with Andy Crump)”
Appropriately enough, here I am talking about “Palm Springs” again…and again…and again. Continue reading
“The Beths Are Unapologetically Emotional on ‘Jump Rope Gazers'”
Not just “a” Beth, but “the” Beths. Continue reading
“Spending an Eternity in ‘Palm Springs’ with Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti Seems Like Fun”
Honestly, I don’t think I’d hate it until about day 30. Continue reading
“Visit ‘The Beach House’ at Your Own Peril”
Not THAT “The Beach House.” This one was made for Shudder, not for Hallmark. Continue reading
“The New Wave Of Horror Movies Suggest We Should Embrace Our Terrifying Reality”
The new wave, but also the old wave, because horror’s told us for years that it’s sometimes better to learn to love the monster. Continue reading
“The Best Horror Movies of 2020 (So Far)”
Unspeakable horror! I mean, I guess we spoke about it, but you get the point, right? Continue reading
“‘The Twilight Zone’ Season 2 Is Well-Crafted Gloom Burdened By An Overabundance Of Ideas “
In which I Peele back the layers on the Twilight Zone”s modern day revival, now in its second season. Continue reading
“Coronavirus Has Put The USPS On The Brink Of Extinction. Will Anybody Save It?”
This isn’t about movies, but I do get movies in the mail, so…it’s soooort of about movies? Continue reading
“Films by Women: Five Movies to Watch from June (2020)”
Judy knocks out all of Punch’s babyteeth while Shirley sits in the corner saying, “never, rarely, sometimes always would I knock a man’s teeth out.” Continue reading
“Shane Carruth’s ‘The Modern Ocean’ Is A Deeply Complex Wonder & Shows The Industry’s Lack Of Curiosity”
Less a review, more a dirge. Continue reading
“‘Hamilton’ Is As Powerful As Ever On Disney+ & Produces Much-Needed Joy During Trying Times”
It’s “Hamilton.” That’s it. That’s everything. Continue reading
“Shannon Murphy Sheds Her ‘Babyteeth’ in a Beautiful, Painful Debut”
I don’t remember losing my baby teeth, but I remember having my wisdom teeth yanked from my face, and let me tell ya, one thing has nothing to do with the other. Continue reading
“Channing Godfrey Peoples on Capturing the Grit and Dignity of a Community in ‘Miss Juneteenth'”
It isn’t Juneteenth anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t enjoy this movie, and also enjoy this conversation with its author. Continue reading
“‘The Politician’ Season 2 Is A Soulless Satire Focused More On Sex Than Ideology”
It’s time I admit that I’m probably always the wrong person to review anything Ryan Murphy writes or directs. Continue reading
A Constant Visual Feast 