The Talented Mr. Hoffman: Philip Seymour Hoffman as Freddie Miles
Stealing every scene he appears in, Hoffman's performance in 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' is an early career triumph. Read More
July 23, 2020
M.G McIntyre
Actor of little renown, writer of none, jack of exactly three trades
‘Dead Man’ And Making Movies From Another Time
This period Western looks, feels, and sounds like nothing else from the '90s. Read More
August 15, 2019
Tracking the Many Influences of ‘Kill Bill’
Quentin Tarantino's revenge epic pays homage to a wide range of mostly foreign movies and television series. Read More
July 30, 2019
Everybody Comes To Rick’s: The Once in a Generation Perfection of ‘Casablanca’
The meandering and strange road to Casablanca and its many roadblocks. Read More
July 18, 2019
‘Shaun of the Dead’ and Finding Horror with Humor and Heart
'Shaun of the Dead' is the best horror-comedy of all time, and that's because it has the biggest heart. Read More
June 14, 2019
What I Learned Working On The Set of ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’
This disaster taught me a lot, like don't make Wolverine's claws CGI, and don't cast one of the Black Eyed… Read More
June 11, 2019
With ‘Slings And Arrows,’ Canadians Prove They Know How To Finish a TV Series
Although often parodied for their deference, and known for their comedy, a vein of fatalism runs through the best Canadian… Read More
May 20, 2019
‘The Friends of Eddie Coyle’ and the Many Heists That Followed
The influence of this Boston crime film reaches far and wide. We check in on some of its descendants. Read More
May 10, 2019
Game of Thrones: ‘The Watchers On The Wall’ Fought For Love
Sometimes it's about more than just swords and blood. Read More
May 3, 2019