Let’s explore the parallels between the Rupert Murdochs' family and 'Succession's Roys, and offer a proper takeaway for those still believing that Greek tragedies are just works of fiction.
One of the quintessential movies of the New Hollywood of the 1970s turns 50 years old this year. 'The King of Marvin Gardens,' directed by Bob Rafelson, was weird, experimental, and featured Jack Nicholson on top of his game.
'The World According to Garp' is remembered as one of Robin Williams' best-ever dramatic roles, and an extremely bizarre and disjointed film, which satirizes feminism and features John Lithgow as a trans woman.
The uncertainty and painful longing we have been struggling with during these unprecedented times have been powerfully articulated through Kay Niuyue Zhang’s short film 'Mother in the Mist.'
At first glance 'Dead Man Walking' looks like a typical piece of liberal Hollywood message-based filmmaking, but the film is different from others in the genre in quite a few key ways and 25 years after its release, it's every bit as devastating as it was upon arrival.
Hollywood doesn't come out with many literary comedies anymore, or films that center around the extracurricular adventures of middle-aged professors, but it did both back in February of 2000 with 'Wonder Boys.' A film criminally overlooked by moviegoers.
'The Favourite' is a slog of a story to get through that's only alleviated by some superb performances by its leading females, particularly Rachel Weisz.
While probably shaky from a factual standpoint, 'Vice' is a hell of an enjoyable watch for something so darkly disturbing because of its real-life implications.
Although Spike Lee plays things a bit too much for laughs at times, 'Blackkklansman' delivers his most charismatic and engaging film in years.
'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' is truly a hidden gem that I've personally already seen thrice now, and every time I get the same euphoric feeling as if I'm watching it for the first time. It's an undeniably special show that despite being set in an era we no longer live in, remains relevant for its ability to tackle important issues.
Sure, there are reasons to be skeptical about the Sopranos revival. The flashback episodes of The Sopranos were never among the show’s better episodes, and the time period change alone indicates that however great it is, the movie won’t be the Sopranos that we remember. Even so, David Chase has been missed, and I can’t wait to see what he does with this project. Just don’t expect it to give you the Sopranos answers you never got from the show the first go-around.
Once Netflix got ahold of all ten seasons of what seems to be regarded as the pinnacle of '90s programming, I no longer had an excuse for not investigating further. Also, I was kind of over not understanding references and wanted to see what all the hubbub was about.
Arriving 15 years ago now, 'Juno' is one of those movies where you're either on its wavelength or you're not. If you are, it's wonderful, cute, and heartwarming. If you're not, it's practically unwatchable.
George Clooney has been a movie star for 25 years now, but the best movie he's ever been a part of — 'Michael Clayton' — is one from 2007 that was a flop at the time of its release.
My affinity towards the melancholy sparked my curiosity to understand if there is actually a psychological explanation as to why we gravitate towards sad films.
'This is Us' wrapped up its six-year run last week, a culmination of fantastic, unique storytelling that spanned about 75 years and four generations, and did the near impossible; it nailed its endgame.
The CBS crime drama series, created all the way back in 2005, officially signed off for good last Wednesday, and much like the multiple 'Law & Order' series out there, they figured out a formula that contributed to the show's unusual longevity.
Award-winning Cypriot writer-director, Tonia Mishiali, brilliantly sheds light and audaciously challenges today’s social issues and norms relating to patriarchy, sexual harassment, and mental health through her empowering and eye-opening masterpiece, 'Pause'.
'Roma' is an artistically realized and beautifully shot ode to the unsung people in our lives but its basic story and plodding pace can be a chore to get through.
'Green Book' is a refreshing take on a well trodden path thanks to great performances from both leads and the charisma and charm they bring to this 'odd pairing.'
'A Star Is Born' is a fairly predictable story that fumbles the ending but Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper do a great job of delivering real emotional resonance and the music is fantastic.
I think it says a whole lot when a director has to explain what his film is trying to say; and Aronofsky certainly had something to say once the audience had enough to time to compose themselves after seeing Mother!...do we believe him?
True Detective Season 1 got us hooked on its plot twists and mystery, but it didn't do anything beyond that. True Detective Season 2 is where Pizzolato's talent for writing dark, melancholic and deeply human noir unfurls. Just like in his debut novel Galveston.
In short, The Last Jedi felt like it was a film desperately trying to course correct The Force Awakens' lack of progress and in doing so drastically changes things, sometimes in seemingly spiteful and heartbreaking ways. It's the boldest Star Wars film yet and it represents the end of the Star Wars that we (the older generation) have come to know and love - in more ways than one.
