Split Decision: Kurosawa Week
In honor of what would have been his 111st (eleventy-first for you Tolkien readers) birthday on March 23, what is your favorite film directed by Akira Kurosawa?
Movies from My Hometown: Deliverance and Three Billboards offer false views of the South
by Emily Measar, Staff Writer
Each month, one of our writers will be sharing movies that were set and/or shot near where they have lived as a personal lens into these films…
SXSW 2021: BROADCAST SIGNAL INTRUSION, THEM, THE FALLOUT
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
More dispatches from virtual SXSW 2021.
SXSW 2021: Selma Blair, Demi Lovato, and Kevin Smith docs
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
SXSW has a history of films, both narrative and documentary, about the music and film industry–and why should 2021 be any different.
THE YELLOW WALLPAPER doesn't connect with its familiar source story
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
The Yellow Wallpaper is a feminist tale by way of showing the consequences of not taking women’s mental health seriously.
SXSW 2021: OFFSEASON brings horror vibes to the beach
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Marie and George’s deepest fears come true–they’re stuck on the island.
Clarice Recap: Episode 5 keeps defining its title character
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
“Sometimes remembering old wounds can feel like a warm bath.”
SXSW 2021: WOMEN IS LOSERS tackles serious topics while being fun
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Women Is Losers is about resilience and love, in all the best ways.
SXSW 2021: POTATO DREAMS OF AMERICA is a joyous ode to moms
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
The film sits on a knife’s edge of tone, and it balances every aspect in the most enjoyable way possible.
Clarice Recap: Episode 4 wrestles with institutions
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Sneaking away from desk duty!
SXSW 2021 Preview: Emily's Flick Picks
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Emily shares her picks for the upcoming SXSW festival!
Clarice Recap: Episode 3 explores trauma and conspiracy
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
“Everybody’s got a game, honey.”
Clarice Recap: Episode 2 has big ambitions
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
What’s unfortunate, at least for me, is that the show is sticking to its “case-of-the-week” style of storytelling.
Split Decision: Start Making Sense
In honor of his February 22 birthday, what is your favorite film by Jonathan Demme?
Read MoreYou Can’t Sit With Us: Coming of Age
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
You know… I have no idea if entering high school, or realizing you have to be there until you graduate, is the more traumatic experience.
I CARE A LOT is a dark comedy that lets Rosamund Pike run wild
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
I Care a Lot is a damn good ride. It’s fun, funny, and heartbreaking in all the right ways.
Clarice Recap: Episode 1 sets up a LAMBS sequel
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
“What do you do with all your rage?”
Split Decision: I always wanted to be a Tenenbaum
In honor of Bottle Rocket’s 25th anniversary, who is your favorite character in any Wes Anderson movie?
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS at 30: A complicated film with a long shadow
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
So, what is the cultural legacy of The Silence of the Lambs 30 years on? Well, despite all the continued praise, it’s a bit complicated.
Split Decision: Sundance Faves
This week’s question: What is a film you love that premiered at any year's Sundance Film Festival?