Scorsese’s ‘After Hours’ is Essential and Worthy of Your Director Rankings
'After Hours' is a comedy, but it’s also a drama. And a horror film. And an essential masterpiece in Scorsese’s… Read More
August 11, 2016
The Essentials
The Essential ’80s Thrills of ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’
'To Live and Die in L.A.' is one of the last films to carry over the dark cynicism of ’70s… Read More
August 4, 2016
‘The Happiness of the Katakuris’ Reveals Takashi Miike’s Softer Side
'The Happiness of the Katakuris' is a revelation for most people only familiar with his darker, far more cynical, and… Read More
July 28, 2016
‘Time After Time’ Pits H.G. Wells Against Jack the Ripper and it’s Genius.
'Time After Time' is a fun, thrilling, and sweetly romantic ride that works beautifully as cross-genre entertainment. Read More
July 23, 2016
Dolly Parton is an Essential Funny Woman in ‘Nine to Five’
'Nine to Five' is about letting go of prejudices and preconceived notions and opening your mind to new ideas. Read More
July 14, 2016
The Essential Thrills of Jonathan Mostow’s ‘Breakdown’
Jonathan Mostow’s 'Breakdown' is a lean, muscular machine that hits the pavement in high gear and rarely lets up until… Read More
July 7, 2016
The Essential Charm of Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s ‘Amélie’
Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s 'Amélie' is a romantic comedy that is also an expression of creativity and an appreciation of human contact. Read More
July 1, 2016
Why David Seltzer’s ‘Lucas’ Is Essential for Any Movie Lover
“If you’re so depressed how come you’re eating pizza?” Read More
June 23, 2016
Why Jackie Chan’s ‘Police Story’ is Essential for Any Moviegoer
Welcome to The Essentials, a series of articles originally published in 2016 that dared to try and create a list… Read More
June 16, 2016