Christina Smith

Bob Fosse, ‘Cabaret,’ and the Performer’s Eye for Filmmaking

Fosse's 1972 Academy Award-winning feature is a masterclass in precision. Read More

‘Lucy in the Sky’ Trailer: Natalie Portman Thrives in Heady Sci-Fi

Fans of 'Annihilation' can expect to see more exciting genre work from Portman in this upcoming sci-fi drama. Read More

Looking for Relevance in ‘Captain Marvel’ Being Set in the 1990s

The film's period references yielded some fun and nostalgia but ultimately result in a lot of untapped potential. Read More

The Amazing Story Behind The Latest Episode of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’

In "He Said, She Said," Stephanie Beatriz makes her directorial debut with a challenging, powerful, and hilarious half hour of… Read More

The New Golden Age of TV is Literally Giving Us Cinema

In 2019, more TV shows are getting movie adaptations. But that's not the only trend uniting the small and silver… Read More

What ‘Sorry to Bother You’ Says About Identity and Modern Capitalism

This video essay from Just Write takes a deep dive into one of the best films of 2018. Read More