This America, Man: Institutional Failure and The Pilot Episode of ‘The Wire’
Forging a new era of America television drama, David Simon's Drug War epic still resonates almost two decades later. Read More
April 18, 2019
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Next One’s Coming Faster: The Neo-Western Flair Of ‘Justified’
FX's western series is a modern classic of the genre, and fun as hell. Read More
April 15, 2019
In Praise of Tim Burton’s ‘Batman’ and Ignoring Source Material
Comic book movies have been too obsessed with what is and isn't canon, and Tim Burton knew that back in… Read More
April 3, 2019
Aberration in The Lens: Roger Deakins and Jesse James
The genius cinematographer's laconic take on the modern western is a masterclass in film photography and light. Read More
March 30, 2019
The ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ Trailer is Here
Dive into our first look at Quentin Tarantino's reimagined Hollywood in the Summer of Love. Read More
March 20, 2019
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Dangerous Love of Easter Eggs
We all love searching for Easter eggs In the Marvel movies, but how seriously should we take them? Read More
March 19, 2019
Remembering Luke Perry, Who Seemed Like a Really Good Guy
The '90s heartthrob was heading for a career renaissance when he died suddenly of a stroke this week. Read More
March 7, 2019
‘The Dirt’ Trailer Reaction: Is The Era Of The Uncritical Rock Star Biopic Coming To An End?
After over a century of excusing male excess in the name of rock greatness, are we finally over the era… Read More
February 22, 2019
A Big WGA Win for ‘Eighth Grade’ and What It Says About The Oscars
With Bo Burnham's Writer's Guild Awards win for 'Eighth Grade,' the Oscars writing category seems to be further from relevance… Read More
February 22, 2019