‘Strange Days’ Reminds Us That Every Year Is the Worst
Kathryn Bigelow’s 'Strange Days' is a rough, but essential watch for genre hounds. Read More
January 1, 2017
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‘Rare Exports’ Is the Dong-Filled Amblin Film for Your Whole Family
'Rare Exports' is the Finnish import that reveals the dark side of the beloved holiday, making it an essential watch… Read More
December 29, 2016
‘The Ref’ is a Wonderful Christmas Kidnapping
When 'It's A Wonderful Life' and 'Miracle on 34th Street' are not enough to get you through the holidays, 'The… Read More
December 8, 2016
‘Babes in Toyland’ Is a Holiday Nightmare Factory for the Whole Family
1934’s 'Babes in Toyland' isn’t really a Christmas movie, but don’t tell the network programmers. However, it is an essential… Read More
December 4, 2016
‘Breaking Away’ Is As Close to Perfection as a Film Can Be
'Breaking Away' is one of the greatest sports movies of all time, but more importantly, it's an incredible exploration of… Read More
November 26, 2016
‘Unbreakable’ Is An Essential M. Night Shyamalan Experience
'Unbreakable' is a soft-spoken, but an essential masterpiece. M. Night Shyamalan splashes his passion for another medium upon the big… Read More
November 19, 2016
Alexander Payne’s ‘Election’ is as Comic as it is Tragic
Welcome to The Essentials, a series of articles originally published in 2016 that dared to try and create a list… Read More
November 11, 2016
‘Three O’Clock High’ Blends Anxiety and Daydream with Perfection
'Three O'Clock High' is more than High School 'High Noon.' The film is an essential watch, blending teenage anxiety with… Read More
November 3, 2016
Park Chan-wook’s ‘Thirst’ Finds Horror in the Inhuman Condition
Park Chan-wook's 'Thirst' remains an essential watch for vampire lovers. The film is a slow burn tragedy that reaches into… Read More
October 27, 2016