Gosh Dune It
Frank Herbert’s epic science-fiction Dune saga was made into a film by David Lynch in 1984, which boasted a superb look but completely failed in...
Wild Black Yonder
I know this much about Interstellar: Christopher Nolan wants to make a big, ambitious fantasy thriller for the popcorn crowd like he usually does...
Indie Film Roundup
For whatever reason, Hollywood has largely ceded this weekend to low-budget independent movies, giving you a chance to see some sparkling talents make their...
Yes, Maugham
Mark this as one of those coincidences that occasionally pop up within the format of this page.
Both The Painted Veil and The Last...
Movie Shoot
Here's a fantastic movie idea: Tropic Thunder takes place on the set of a big-budget Hollywood Vietnam War film also entitled Tropic Thunder.
With a...
Three Billboards: Justice Delayed
It did feel like Martin McDonagh had a great movie in him. The Irish playwright has been widely acclaimed in the theater world, but...
Today Was a Fairytale
Way back before Disney rejuvenated itself by making animated musicals based on fairy tales sprinkled with witty songs, adult concerns, and a wisecracking modern...
Black Panther: It’s Good to Be King
Though it may be obvious, one point about Black Panther can’t be overstated: This Marvel Comics movie is the first time a black filmmaker...
Cowboys & Simians
Don’t get me wrong. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is an incredibly skilled piece of work. The latest installment in the series...
Lost in America
You know Jason Segel as the adorable big cut-up from Forgetting Sarah Marshall and The Muppets and especially TV’s How I Met Your Mother....