‘The Boy and the Heron’ is Hayao Miyazaki at his Dreamiest
Listen. The chances of a parakeet being able to wield a sword are slim, but never zero. Read More
September 16, 2023
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‘Dicks: The Musical’ is Stupendously Silly Musical Shitposting
A24, release the Sewer Boys merch ... or else. Read More
September 16, 2023
‘Fingernails’ Wastes Its All-Star Cast On A Faux-Clever Premise
Or: we have 'The Lobster' at home. Read More
September 16, 2023
Taika Waititi’s ‘Next Goal Wins’ Deserves a Handful of Yellow Cards
Straight to the penalty box, Mr. Waititi. Read More
September 15, 2023
Silent-Era Slapstick Revival ‘Hundreds of Beavers’ Is Dam Brilliant
This is dam good stuff. Read More
September 14, 2023
The Cinematic Origins of the “Bury Your Gays” Cliché
Every trope has an origin story. Read More
September 13, 2023
Anatomy of a Suspense Scene: Alfred Hitchcock’s 4-Part Formula
Or: how to make a scene go off without a Hitch. Read More
September 11, 2023
‘The Nun II’ Stands Out in a Crowded ‘Conjuring’ Universe
Sometimes you're in the mood for a nun fight. Read More
September 9, 2023
‘New Life’ Finds Intimate Thrills With Global Repercussions
Two women on a collision path, and the fate of the world sits between them. Read More
September 9, 2023