Best of 2024: Gary Kramer's Top 10
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Here, in alphabetical order, are my personal favorite films of 2024.
NOSFERATU is Eggers' most accessible work to date
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
On the surface, this outing has all the earmarks of his other films: the beautiful composition, meticulous set design and costuming, atmospheric lighting, and purposeful direction. Yet, the picture has an overall slickness to it that, for me, oozes Hollywood meddling.
THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO brings an almost two-century-old story to vivid life
by Tessa Swehla, Associate Editor
The latest French adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patelliere, leans into the historical epic aspects of the story, condensing some of the more labyrinthian plot details and characters in order to emphasize the action.
BETTER MAN turns a bad boy pop star into a Broadway ready ape man
by Kimberly L., Staff Writer
Y2K fashion and themes are hot trends in modern times, but the history of these moments is best retold by the people that personified it and Robbie Williams was an undeniable player in the global turning of the twenty first century.
THE BRUTALIST is a complex meditation on building the American Dream
by Billie Anderson, Staff Writer
This is capital-C cinema, the kind of grand Hollywood epic that disappeared decades ago with the likes of Michael Cimino’s Heaven’s Gate and Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in America.
Read MoreFrom Devereux Wigs to Sloppy Steaks: I THINK YOU SHOULD LEAVE and DETROITERS
by Kate Beach, Staff Writer
After five years, it’s time to look back on Tim Robinson’s sketch comedy series I Think You Should Leave and the sitcom that proceeded it, Detroiters.
WALLACE AND GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL is a handcrafted joy–with the thumbprints to prove it
by Tessa Swehla, Associate Editor
There’s lots here that’s familiar to fans of the duo: wacky inventions, cheese, tea, Wallace getting in over his head and Gromit having to save him.
Two amazing performances lead THE FIRE INSIDE to gold
by Heidi Krull, Staff Writer
Every professional athlete needs an incredible amount of grit, determination, and a touch of natural talent. However, women who are athletes need to have all of that and more to be taken seriously.
Best of 2024: Ranking the year in fictional pop stars
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
It’s been a big year for fake pop stars. From romance to horror, they’ve sung their hearts out on stage, fallen in love, and maybe even tried to help catch a serial killer.
Back to the Future—How BLACKADDER: BACK & FORTH helped bring Britain into the new millennium
by Samantha McLaren, Staff Writer
It’s been 25 years since a British Y2K project brought a new ending to the beloved comedy series Blackadder.
Interview: Kier-La Janisse on latest disc release, ALL THE HAUNTS BE OURS: Vol. 2
by Tori Potenza, Staff Writer
It was a challenge not trying to talk her ear off but she was incredibly generous with her time and provided plenty of thoughtful responses that I am sure fans of her work will love.
Disc Dispatch: STIR OF ECHOES
by Hunter Bush, Podcast Director
Despite being reasonably well-received when it premiered, Stir of Echoes remains somewhat of an underseen prize.
Best of 2024: I TOLD YA – CHALLENGERS' costumes are deeply intentional
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
While Jonathan Anderson captures the time periods with perfect precision, he’s also masterful at allowing the characters to speak for themselves with their clothing over the course of the most important 13 years of their lives.
Best of 2024: In praise of Irish actor Anthony Boyle's stellar TV work
by Fiona Underhill, Staff Writer
Join us as we look at the stunning 2024 television work of one of the great modern Irish actors, Anthony Boyle.
Roxy Guarino skates into Colonial Theatre for a night of STOCKING STUFFER silliness
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
This year, with my Christmas spirit being unexpectedly high, I have a feeling that after witnessing the magic of McGinnis and Guarino, I might be pushed into full blown Christmas creature mode.
NYC Horror Fest 2024: THE WOODS, VAMPIRE ZOMBIES... FROM SPACE!, THE DAEMON
by Sasha Ravitch, Staff Writer
Here’s a trio of films I caught at this year’s NYC Horror Film Festival.
The Fire’s Still Burning in ADULT SWIM YULE LOG 2: BRANCHIN’ OUT
by Christopher La Vigna, Staff Writer
Adult Swim brings the Christmas spirit back in with a sequel to Yule Log, a fun send up and love letter to Hallmark movies and horrors beyond our comprehension.
KRAVEN THE HUNTER ends the Spider-Man spin off experiment with a bang
by Hunter Bush, Podcast Director
Even at Kraven's lowest points, it's just a bit corny. At the high points, it's violent, popcorn-y fun.
THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM brings Middle Earth back to movie theaters
by Tessa Swehla, Associate Editor
The War of the Rohirrim is one of the darker tales of Middle Earth, with the scope of an Homeric epic and the emotional heft of a Shakespearean tragedy.
After ten years, YOU'RE THE WORST is still relevant, fun, and honest
by Chelsea Alexandra, Staff Writer
You’re the Worst is still one of the great depictions of depression and mental illness, ten years later.