Antonia Bird’s ‘Ravenous’ Is a Delicious Look at Men and Their Meat
Antonia Bird's 'Ravenous' is an essential genre mash-up, bouncing between comedy and horror and educational period film. Don't miss it. Read More
October 21, 2016
The Essentials
Mark Peploe’s ‘Afraid of the Dark’ Explores a Growing Terror
Mark Peploe's 'Afraid of the Dark' is a bizarre film rarely mentioned in the hallowed halls of the genre, but… Read More
October 13, 2016
‘The Legend of Hell House’ Chills With a Smartly Supernatural Tale
'The Legend of Hell House' is a spooky, intelligent tale of the supernatural, too often dismissed by horror hounds. Time… Read More
October 6, 2016
The Twin Desires of Freedom and Friendship in ‘The Black Stallion’
Carroll Ballard’s 'The Black Stallion' is a pure adventure film featuring genuine emotional moments that champion humanity without the need… Read More
September 30, 2016
‘Brotherhood of the Wolf’ Defies Labels by Being Everything at Once
'Brotherhood of the Wolf' overflows with bloody deaths and bone-crunching martial arts as justice is served at the end of… Read More
September 22, 2016
Val Kilmer’s ‘Real Genius’ Reveals Itself Within his Comedies
In 'Real Genius,' Val Kilmer controls the jokes, every character, and the tangibly vibrant joy that rises from every frame. Read More
September 15, 2016
Kim Ki-duk’s ‘3-Iron’ Finds Beauty and Romance in the Words Not Spoken
Kim Ki-duk's '3-Iron' is uninterested in explaining the events and interactions and instead lets them speak for themselves. Read More
September 8, 2016
The Bloodletting and Humor of ‘Assault on Precinct 13’
'Assault on Precinct 13' is a tight, entertaining thriller that also delights with humor and effortlessly memorable characters. Read More
August 26, 2016
‘Porky’s’ Was So Much More Than a Shower Scene
'Porky's' is crass and sophomoric, but it’s also very funny, filled with heart, and home to a surprising message of… Read More
August 18, 2016