All Posts
-
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is the Anti-MCU Blockbuster We Need
Marvel’s latest is a self-contained, self-deprecating, and bloody entertaining story focused more on the here-and-now of its characters than a wider saga.
-
‘Luca’ Is Just ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Without the Peach
6 reasons these two dreamy coming-of-age movies about love and self-acceptance are a match made in Italy.
-
The Camp Crystal Lake Packing List
Hey Camper! You’re in for a wild ride here at Camp Crystal Lake. Here are some tips on what to bring when you arrive on Friday the 13th.
-
‘Twisters’ is a Whirlwind of Charisma, Country, and Crowd-Pleasing Fun
5 takes on the new action thriller starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones.
-
Don’t Dream It’s Over: An All-American Summer in ‘Adventureland’
Movies like Greg Mottola’s 2009 comedy Adventureland remind me what it was like to meet that final transitional stage of youth, full of excitement and apprehension in equal measure.
-
‘Us’ is the Perfect Summer Movie
The summer vibes in Jordan Peele’s 2019 psychological thriller are scary good.
-
Summer, ‘The Sandlot’, and the Legends That Never Die
There are many moments in The Sandlot that make it an iconic sports film, but it also holds up as a surprisingly deep experience.
-
A Guy’s Guide to Watching ‘Dirty Dancing’
Think the 1987 Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze drama is “just a chick flick”? Guess again, bro.
-
Top 10 Road Trip Movies
There’s just something cinematic about the open road.
-
5 Deeply Relatable Quotes from Vada in ‘My Girl’
Amidst its summery atmosphere and the cavity-sweet story, Howard Zieff’s My Girl has wisdom that’ll make you say, “Girl, same.”
-
‘Birdman’ Live at Ravinia: 5 Takeaways
What we loved about Ravinia Festival’s 10th anniversary screening of ‘Birdman’, which included a live performance by the film’s solo drum composer Antonio Sánchez.
-
The Miracle of Robin Williams
He had a gift unlike anything the world had seen. And in reflecting on his death 10 years later, I realized how that gift changed, guided, and affirmed me—and his young co-stars—in more ways than one.
-
Drew Barrymore’s Most Memorable Movie Hairstyles
The longtime Drew Barrymore fans and creators of the How Do You Drew podcast pick their favorite Drew ‘dos.
-
Interview: Drummer Antonio Sánchez on Scoring ‘Birdman’
12+1 questions about getting pitched by Alejandro González Iñárritu, performing the score live, misconceptions about jazz musicians, his favorite comedies, and more.
-
Edgar Wright’s ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ Is the Fried Gold Standard for Genre Mixology
Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End are effective comedies in their own right, but it’s how they brilliantly meld with other genres that makes them so exceptional and enduring.
-
The Funniest Old Hollywood Comedies You Might Have Missed
I’ve loved classic Hollywood for as long as I can remember. Here are some of my favorite underrated comedies from that era.
-
Gosh! 7 Surprising Facts About ‘Napoleon Dynamite’
Make yourself a dang case-a-dila and read this 20th anniversary celebration of Jared Hess’ quirky micro-budget Sundance comedy.
-
‘In the Heights’ Sings of COVID-Era America
A sudden crisis with an unknown duration. Increased outdoor interaction with neighbors and friends. Personal and political discontentment spilling out into the public square. Sound familiar?
-
Top 10 Movie Comedies
60% of the time, our Top 10 Comedies work every time.
-
Top 5 ‘Kill Bill’ Action Scenes
Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill saga pulls no punches with its stylish action. Here are its best moments.
-
The Island Sequence in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’ is Textbook Action Cinema
A deep dive on the Isla Cruces showdown in Gore Verbinski’s 2006 swashbuckler.