(HBO) Max, the DGA, and a (Potential) Hollywood General Strike
by Jacob Harrington, Contributor
On May 23rd, as the ongoing Writer’s Guild strike reached its fourth week, HBO Max became Max.
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE is a spectacular, amazing, character-driven epic
by Ryan Silberstein Managing Editor, Red Herring
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is the kind of sequel that justifies the very existence of sequels.
The Syntax of Television, Part 3: Making a Show
by Emily Maesar, Associate Editor, TVJawn
When I was a kid, I had no idea that people made television. I barely knew that people made movies, honestly.
Artificial Bodies, Artificial Lives: THE PERFECT WOMAN and a Barbie
by Tessa Swehla, Staff Writer
This month, I returned to films with gynoids–androids with femme appearances–to continue the ongoing conversation about gender and sexuality introduced in Metropolis (1927).
Disc Dispatch: HOPPING MAD: THE MR. VAMPIRE SEQUELS boxed set is hand-dandy genre candy
by “Doc” Hunter Bush, Staff Writer, Podcast Czar
For fans of genre oddities, this is the proverbial candy store for you to feel like a kid within.
Hell on Earth: War in Cinema – SAVING PRIVATE RYAN and THE THIN RED LINE 25 Years Later
by Billy Russell, Staff Writer
I thought Malick and Spielberg were on opposite ends of the filmmaking spectrum, but in truth, and especially with films like this, it’s more like a Venn diagram that overlaps in the middle.
Dispatches from the Hatch #5: “I’m Not Big on Mysteries”
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
Season Three of LOST is peak 2000s TV, in the best kind of way.
NEVER FEAR: Growing Pangs
by Jo Rempel, Contributor
Lupino told stories of deep fissures in the heart of America, of people like her who told stories of dependance to survive.
Ani-May: HAKUOKI and the Waters of Life
by Katharine Mussellam, Contributor
Of all the anime series that I watched as a teenager, few have stayed with me as much as Hakuoki has. A fictionalized account of the Shinsengumi, seen through the eyes of protagonist Chizuru Yukimura and set in the period of transition between the Edo and Meiji eras.
Read MoreEDDIE MULLER'S NOIR BAR cocktail book is a must have for film fans
by Liz Locke, CinemaSips.com
Eddie Muller’s Noir Bar is an absolute must-have for any cocktail and movie fan.
Read MoreThe Impossible Royale with Cheese #8: EIGHT HEADS IN A DUFFEL BAG
by Alex Rudolph, Staff Writer
My worst enemy can lose some finger skin. They'll be fine. I just don't want anybody to have to watch Eight Heads In A Duffel Bag.
Disc Dispatch: VIOLENT STREETS offers violent delights
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
I haven’t seen many yakuza movies before Violent Streets, and Hideo Gosha’s take is so glorious, it may have spoiled me for many other films in this subgenre.
OUTPOST can't live up to its ambition
by Tori Potenza, Staff Writer
Outpost is a messy and tonally confusing movie that has a hard time finding a balance between its serious themes and desire to have fun with its horror elements.
MERCY is an unremarkable thriller with a few bright spots
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
The B-movie Mercy, about an escalating hostage situation that unfolds in a hospital, contains plenty of fights, gun violence, and explosions, but it is hardly edge-of-your-seat stuff.
Disc Dispatch: SAMURAI WOLF I & II pack action and rage into a tight double feature
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
Both of these movies are incredibly fun and exceptionally directed. I can’t recommend these enough for fans of sword fighting movies.
WILD BEAUTY urges Americans to save their wild horses
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
If the idea of learning about these animals and seeing some majestic horse footage is the reason to watch the documentary, the rest of it will get the audience riled up and on the side of the horses. I
Paul Schrader’s MASTER GARDENER blooms Into optimistic majesty
by Olivia Hunter Willke, Staff Writer
There’s a particular idiosyncrasy that only Paul Schrader can manage; it isn’t cool, and it sure as shit ain’t hip.
Ani-May: WOLF’S RAIN and the reign of original anime
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
Wolf’s Rain has a lot to say about humanity. Which is kind of remarkable, considering the four leads are all wolves. Like, actually wolves.
THE GOOD PEOPLE OF ORPHAN RIDGE offers indie spirits both on screen and behind the camera
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
The Good People of Orphan Ridge revitalized my love of, and faith in, indie filmmaking.
Unapologetically Canadian BLACKBERRY is all about funny business
by Iran Hrabe, Staff Writer
It’s Pirates of Silicon Valley vs. Wall Street and it works.