Creating high-concept cinema can be an art form but is also an exercise in logic. A wholly unique premise can … More
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Ranking Every ‘Eerie, Indiana’ Episode Ever!
Putting all 19 episodes from the original ’90s TV show in order from worst to best.
‘Child’s Play’ (1988) Was the Perfect Slasher at a Time When We Were Tired of Them
We don’t actually see Chucky come to life until about halfway through Child’s Play, a horror film that starts out … More
‘Beau Is Afraid’ Is a Gripping Yet Obtuse Odyssey
While watching Beau Is Afraid, I couldn’t help but think of Pauline Kael’s review of Bonnie and Clyde, of all … More
‘Maestro’ Might Not Be the Leonard Bernstein Biopic You Want, But at Least It’s Not Misleading
In his grand quest to become the next Warren Beatty, Bradley Cooper is one of those actor-turned-directors who’s an actual … More
Baby Face (1933): The Pre-Code Classic Paints the Difference Between Like and Respect
People’s love for 1933’s Baby Face may be tied to the celebration of women’s promiscuity — which itself is a … More
‘Strange World’ Might Be Disney’s Worst Movie Ever
Since at least the dawn of the talkie, filmmakers have understood how to draw up an adventure tale. 1933’s King … More
Quick Movie Review: Toy Story 4 (2019)
Toy Story 4 may not be as cleanly paced as the narratives of the other films in the series, but doesn’t lack their sentiment. It just lacks their smooth journey getting there, as well as the reverence to not try to make a joke at every possible opportunity.
Quick Movie Review: The Founder (2016)
Like many well-known brands, McDonald’s was catapulted to the top of the fast-food chain by a not-so-nice person, Ray Kroc. … More
Quick Movie Review: The Goonies (1985)
Unlike most people my age, I didn’t grow up with The Goonies. I would’ve loved this movie as a kid, … More
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