Monika Bartyzel

7 Reasons to Have Hope for the Return of ‘Twin Peaks’

ABCTwin Peaks is returning. After years of teasing, and vague hints like “that gum you like is going to come… Read More

7 Actresses Who Could Genderbend the Vampire Lestat

Geffen PicturesWe’re still over a month away from the 20th anniversary of Neil Jordan’s Interview with the Vampire, yet everything’s… Read More

8 Excellent Cinematic Moments Set to Leonard Cohen Tunes

LionsgateThis past Sunday, Leonard Cohen, the poet and singer songwriter with the beautiful baritone voice sandpapered by time, “about 500… Read More

The Early Films of 7 Modern Directors

Libra FilmsI love looking at filmmakers’ early work. Sure, it might be juvenile or lacking the grace of experience, but… Read More

7 Movies You Can Watch to Replicate the TIFF Experience at Home

Open Road FilmsIt can be quite magical to be at a large film festival. There are hundreds to choose from -… Read More

8 Films That Immortalize the Lost Charm of the Video Store

MiramaxThere are many reasons to mourn the end of the video store era. Our world of curated shops with mainstream… Read More

8 Limited Releases That Kicked (Modest) Box Office Ass This Summer

ArtAffects EntertainmentSuperheroes rule the box office and the Guardians of the Galaxy have brought us the biggest film of the… Read More

7 Absurd Feel Good Movies That We Really Really Really Ridiculously Need Right Now

Paramount PicturesFrom Robin Williams’ suicide to James Foley to the shooting death of Mike Brown and the ongoing tension in… Read More

7 Awesome Movie Moments for Grammar Nerds

Warner Bros.Movies almost always start with a collection of words and thoughts crafted into narratives, yet cinema rarely revels in… Read More