by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
Shyamalan is not a subtle filmmaker and so there shouldn’t be an expectation for him to handle these things with nuance or anything except naked earnestness.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
At some point we’re going to have to maybe reevaluate how we think about science fiction as a genre. Also the western.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
Black Widow brings the original slate of Avengers full circle, giving a solo outing to the Marvel superhero introduced fourth in the MCU overall after 11 years and 24 movies.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
This Batman already feels like a film that may not speak to future generations the way it landed when it was released 13 years ago
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
"It's like something out of a dream…”
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
While Luca is Pixar’s 24th animated feature, it might be the first one that is properly called a cartoon.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
After spending over two hours learning about Sparks, I get the sense that the brothers Mael prefer an air of mystery.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
Like many great musicals, In the Heights doesn’t go for one emotion, and manages to deftly focus on hope, love, sadness, fear, and triumph.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
There’s a bit of wish fulfillment in a good villain story, but Cruella is never allowed indulge in it.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
THE NEW DEAL FOR ARTISTS and LIGHTS OF OLD BROADWAY reviewed.
The Tommy C. Appreciation Club, or TCAC, solemnly swears to watch and appreciate all theatrical performances by Tom Cruise then recap them, round-table style. In this edition, the Moviejawn chooses to accept Mission: Impossible.
Read Moreby Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
I have noticed in my own viewing patterns that the things that have made me happiest during the pandemic are things that provide a mix of the novel and the familiar.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
The most surprising thing about Army of the Dead is how little of Snyder’s signature style comes through.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
In which Angelina Jolie makes for a convincing Rooster Cogburn replacement.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
A new release from Kino Lorber with two of his early films felt like the right opportunity to get to know Mr. Sirk better. Sadly, the results are a decidedly mixed bag.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
As a primary source without the benefit of hindsight (except for an extended introduction by Fonda on this blu-ray release), it is invaluable.
The Tommy C. Appreciation Club, or TCAC, solemnly swears to watch and appreciate all theatrical performances by Tom Cruise then recap them, round-table style. In this edition, the Moviejawn crew digs into Tommy fantasy turn in Ridley Scott’s Legend.
Read Moreby Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
Ricky Staub shows these parts of the city to be filled with people trying to get by as best they can.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
As preparation for this week’s Godzilla vs. King Kong, I decided to go back and watch (or revisit) every ‘official’ cinematic appearance of the 8th Wonder of the World.
by Ryan Silberstein, The Red Herring and Garrett Smith, Contributor
Two of our resident Godzilla fans look back on the films of the MonsterVerse so far: Godzilla (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017), and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)!