ACADEMY SPREADS THE LOVE AROUND
An honor roll that ranges from Barbie to Spider-man, that recognizes a German actress and an underappreciated African-American actor, can’t be called anything but inclusive. That’s what I like about this year’s Oscar nominees. As always, the Actors’ branch—by far the largest…
WHAT’S NEW ON DVD/BLU-RAY/4K IN JANUARY
The following article was written by my friend and colleague Alonso Duralde. You can learn more about him HERE. What’s New on DVD/Blu-ray/4K in January: Eileen, Coffin Joe, Chantal Akerman, and More! NEW RELEASE WALL Eileen (Decal Neon): In director…
NEW LIFE FOR VINTAGE FILMS
Like many of you, I’ve been spending more time at home than I used to. Turner Classic Movies presents a nonstop array of films from the past, including some I’ve managed to miss across the years. And I’m always…
A MUST-SEE NEW DOCUMENTARY: VISHNIAC
I feel foolish admitting that I was unfamiliar with Roman Vishniac and the incredibly evocative photos he shot in Weimar Germany and its surrounding countries before they fell victim to Hitler and the Nazi party. Little did he dream…
SOME 2023 SLEEPERS WORTH CATCHING
Every year some good movies fly under the radar (or slip through the cracks, if you prefer), despite the best efforts of distributors and drum-beating by critics who do their best to spread the good word. Here are a…
A BIT OF CRUMPET
Leonard here. My colleague Mark Searby is going to be sharing columns with us highlighting British cinema past and present. Please enjoy A Bit of Crumpet. I have a quote on my wall from writer/director Guillermo del Toro that…
