The Movies of Studio Ghibli, Ranked
To celebrate the 30th birthday of Studio Ghibli, we gave one writer the task of ranking their entire feature film… Read More
June 17, 2015
Dan Schindel
The 14 Best Movie Trailers We Watched In 2014
Movie trailers have become an odd business unto themselves. As the promotional budgets for blockbusters spiral upwards to ridiculous heights,… Read More
December 18, 2014
‘Selma’ Review: A Stellar Lead Performance Surrounded By Unmet Expectations
Paramount PicturesMovies about the African-American Civil Rights Movement are and always have been in a strange place. The events of… Read More
November 12, 2014
‘Big Hero 6’ Review: A Remarkable Robot Leads a Generic Story
DisneyWhile Big Hero 6 is based on a Marvel comic and was made possible by Disney’s acquisition of the company… Read More
November 4, 2014
‘St. Vincent’ Review: Old People and Kids are Funny Together, Theoretically
The Weinstein CompanyHey, is there actually any inherent humor to old person / little kid duos? A lot of movies… Read More
October 10, 2014
‘The Skeleton Twins’ Review: An Unfortunately Average Dramedy
Roadside AttractionsThe Skeleton Twins is the kind of movie that you can watch and know, with 100% certainty, that it… Read More
September 8, 2014
American Period Television is Slowly Embracing Race
CinemaxIn the seven years since it debuted, there have been several constants in the reaction to Mad Men: the critics… Read More
August 18, 2014
‘Child of God’ Review: Broken Taboos and a Powerful Lead Performance
Well Go USA EntertainmentEarly on, Child of God signals to you how it’s going to go about its business. Main… Read More
July 31, 2014
‘Mood Indigo’ Review: Michel Gondry’s Latest Is Lovely to Look At But Way Too Whimsical
Drafthouse FilmsMood Indigo feels like a line in the sand. For the anti-appreciates of Michel Gondry’s style, it could almost… Read More
July 18, 2014