THELMA is both a loving portrait and a thrilling tale of aging
by Billie Anderson, Staff Writer
June Squibb shines brightly in her first leading role, brilliantly complemented by the equally phenomenal Richard Roundtree.
We Used to Be Friends: 00-01, edgy and sentimental in Stars Hollow
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
Like Buffy the Vampire Slayer before it, Gilmore Girls remains both impactful because of its structure, its quick and quotable dialogue, and its utter rewatchability.
Disc Dispatch: SCI-FI CHILLERS COLLECTION
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
If a motion picture involves a monster, creature, or beastie I am, without a doubt, going to hit play. Nothing lures me in like watching the possible destruction of planet Earth at the hands of a cool ghoul.
Artificial Bodies, Artificial Lives: A Panther Woman and a Raccoon
by Tessa Swehla, Staff Writer
Science fiction–particularly sci-fi horror–has been fascinated by the idea of hybridization, of combining different species via technology.
MJ ZINE HIGHLIGHT: letter to A SINGLE MAN
by Melissa Strong, Staff Writer
Special sneak peek at our Summer 2024 print issue featuring cinematic loneliness… Melissa shares a letter of sorts inspired by the 2009 film, A Single Man.
HOLLYWOOD PRIDE: Anthony Perkins
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
It was not until a few years ago that I learned that Anthony had dipped his toe into writing and directing. He directed the two films Psycho III (1986) and Lucky Stiff (1988) and co-wrote The Last of Sheila (1973).
CHESTNUT is too bland for a successful love triangle
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
I kept waiting for something to set the story afire, but Chestnut stays at the same level throughout, a low simmer.
KINDS OF KINDNESS is kinda wild
by Rosalie Kicks Old Sport and Editor in Chief
If one is looking for a feel good flick, this ain’t it. Kinds of Kindness will challenge minds, lead to complicated emotions, and most likely have one pining for a meaningless film to watch afterwards or a reason to eat their feelings via an ice cream cone with lots of jimmies.
TRIBECA 2024's chaotically entertaining lineup goes out with a godzilla-sized bang
by Liz Wiest, Staff Writer
The 23rd edition of the Tribeca Film Festival has come to a triumphant close this week after twelve days of magnificent world premieres, delightful events, and cutting edge immersive experiences.
HUMANIST VAMPIRE SEEKING CONSENTING SUICIDAL PERSON is fangtastic
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
After the opening events of this movie, I knew that I was going to love it. The plot would have had to take a rather sharp turn to change my initial opinion and instead, as the picture progressed I found myself more enthralled.
Read MoreTRIBECA 2024: three music documentaries to add to your watchlist
by Megan Robinson, Staff Writer
This year, the Tribeca Film Festival featured a myriad of music documentaries.
THE BIKERIDERS boasts a cast that can do no wrong
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
I do not like motorcycles. They are obnoxiously loud death traps that often cut me off on the highway. So, why did I see The Bikeriders? Well, with this stacked cast, there was no way I was going to let this picture pass me by.
WAITING FOR DALI reaches for freedom from structure
by Daniel Pecoraro, Staff Writer
Waiting for Dalí, thankfully, has soul, while telling a story of an El Bulli-esque restaurant and its wildly eccentric restaurateur.
TRIBECA 2024: five feature film world premieres
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Here is a rundown of five films that had their World Premieres at the Tribeca Festival.
TUESDAY is thought provoking and humorous
by Rosalie Kicks Editor in Chief & Old Sport
In Daina Oniunas-Pusic’s feature debut Tuesday, they explore how loved ones sometimes are more resistant to let go than those that are facing their demise.
MJ ZINE HIGHLIGHT: My Long Weekend with WANDA
by Matthew Crump, Staff Writer
Special sneak peek at our Summer 2024 print issue featuring cinematic loneliness… Matthew shares their thoughts on Wanda.
HOLLYWOOD PRIDE: Patsy Kelly
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
“Well... there's really nothing for me to do. I just sit around wishing there were more pictures to see. But, when you see eight or ten pictures a week, the supply really runs out." - Patsy Kelly
Read MoreGROUP THERAPY falls flat and leaves much to be desired
by Liz Wiest, Staff Writer
While the direction, editing and score all worked together to compose a final product of fabulous festival bait- the optics only do so much to reign in the rather chaotic moving parts.
TRIBECA 2024: four features offer a roller coaster of emotions
by Megan Robinson, Staff Writer
As the Tribeca Film Festival continues, highly anticipated films find comfort in discomfort, solace in anxiety, and healing from trauma.
BAD BEHAVIOUR stands on its own as a wonderful film
by Clayton Hayes, Staff Writer
Englert’s script does not give Lucy any easy outs nor their relationship any easy fixes. Lucy and Dylan are not magically “healed” by the end of the film, but they are better in a way that feels much more authentic.