Culture Warrior: ‘Up’ and Pixar’s Cinema of Attractions
Now that everyone and their talking dog has seen Up, it’s time to look at its context within film history… Read More
June 8, 2009
Pixar
A Lesson Learned: There is Still Hope For the Summer Movie Season
After a dismal start to the season, it looks like Pixar and Sam Raimi are restoring our faith that the… Read More
June 4, 2009
Review: Pixar’s ‘Up’ – The First Great Film of 2009
There is something about the craft of great storytelling, the truly magical nature of a tale so perfectly executed that… Read More
May 28, 2009
‘Basterds,’ ‘Antichrist,’ ‘Woodstock’ Make Cannes Final Cut
Familiar names like Almodovar, Tarantino, Lee, Von Trier, Noe, Campion, Loach, and Haneke will all be vying for the Palme… Read More
April 23, 2009
14 Things We Learned From The 2009 Oscars
Besides the mandatory Defensive Driving Class I had to take, The Oscars was the most educational experience of my year… Read More
February 23, 2009
Editor’s Picks: The Ten Best Movies of 2008
As is customary this time of year, it is my duty (and honor) to present you my list of the… Read More
December 31, 2008
‘WALL-E’ is Not a Kids Movie, It’s an Everyone Movie
Just as Disney's early animated films seem to have something magical about them, Pixar has ushered in a new era… Read More
June 26, 2008
The 15 Must-See Movies of Summer 2008
Let's look back on one of the best movie summers ever with this classic preview of big releases of 2008. Read More
April 28, 2008
WonderCon 08: Wall-E
Without a doubt, the biggest surprise for me at this year’s WonderCon was my reaction to Pixar’s new film Wall-E. Read More
February 25, 2008