by Victoria Potenza, Staff Writer
Crimes of the Future is a meditation on many of the concepts that Cronenberg focused on in his earlier horror films, but now with new ideas about sex, humanity’s future, and a more personal lens of what it means to be an artist.
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Movies have long portrayed sex workers as characters who range from “disposable” victims to “hookers with hearts of gold.” But what messages are films like Pretty Baby (1978) and Pretty Woman (1990) providing viewers about “the oldest profession?
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
It’s pure, devious fun - an edgy, modern horror confection wrapped up in a bow just like the one M3GAN wears.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
My favorite director working in the genre right now is Kelly Reichardt.
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
The Bad Batch is as vital to the tapestry of the Galaxy Far Far Away as any other movies or shows from the past decade.
by Tessa Swehla, Staff Writer
The impact that Fritz Lang’s Metropolis (1927) has had on popular culture is difficult to calculate.
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
Nothing makes me happier than sitting down and watching two, three, or even more movies in a row—following a throughline of theme, actor, director, or whatever strikes my fancy.
This week’s question: What is your favorite new movie released in 2022?
Read Moreby Olivia Hunter Willke, Staff Writer
Polycephaly in D is a bombastic monument to humanity in a time of an extinction of our own making.
by Emily Maesar, Associate Editor, TVJawn
Let’s talk about the end of The Next Generation because I’ve got some thoughts!
Welcome to Split Decision for TVJawn! For the end of the year, Associate Editor Emily Maesar posed the question, “What was the best TV show that aired in 2022?” to the wonderful staff at MovieJawn. Here are their answers!
Read Moreby A. Freedman, Contributor
A. Freedman picks his favorite movies of 2022
by Victoria Potenza, Staff Writer
While it took some time to fine tune this list, I tried to lean into my feelings and intuition to pick the movies that really affected me. The ones that made me laugh and cry. The ones that brought a smile to my face and the ones that tormented my mind days and weeks after watching.
by Alex Rudolph, Contributor
You always write these things having seen less than you’d like to have, but 2022 was an especially theater-free year for me.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Women Talking is a quiet, dialogue heavy film that manages to captivate due to the stellar performances from an exquisite ensemble cast.
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
Watch Corsage fully open, with your eyes wide and attentive. Let the legacy of Empress Elisabeth captivate you for the very first time or once again.
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Welp, another year shot, old sport. Which means it is time for the best flicks lists to make an appearance.
by Ian Hrabe, Staff Writer
Despite being the sort of film firmly on my Remake No Fly List seeing the “Screenplay by Kazuo Ishiguro” credit quickly turned my “WHY?!” into “I’m listening.”
by Stacey Osbeck, Staff Writer
Danish documentary filmmaker Michael Graversen and journalist Florian Elabdi sought out what was left behind at the Moria refugee camp in Greece.
This week’s question: What are your favorite performances from a 2022 movie?
Welcome to MovieJawn’s Split Decision! Each installment, Ryan will pose a question to our staff of knowledgeable and passionate film lovers and share the responses. Chime in on Twitter, Facebook, our Instagram, with your pick!