Why Do So Many Critics Love ‘Anora’?
Alexei Toliopoulos, one of my all-time favorite podcasters, joined me to chat about Sean Baker’s film Anora on the latest episode of the Whatcha Watchin podcast.
‘All We Imagine As Light’ Explores Intimacy and Connection Through Beautiful Visuals
Director Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light delivers themes of friendship, sisterhood, connection, heartache, hope, and disappointment all delivered through outstanding performances and breathtaking visuals.
Kieran Culkin makes ‘A Real Pain’ a Pleasure
Jesse Eisenberg wrote, directed, and stars in ‘A Real Pain’, but make no mistake, this is Kieran Culkin’s movie.
Is ‘Anora’ the Best Movie of the Year?
Anora, Sean Baker’s humorous, engaging, and emotional Cinderella story, could be one of the best movies of 2024.
Unpacking the Horror, Humor, and Heartbreak of ‘The Substance’
Kt Baldasarro from MovieRuntime returns to chat about The Substance from director Coralie Fargeat and starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.
‘Saturday Night’ a Frantic and Fun Trip Down Memory Lane
Jason Reitman’s fast-paced, dialogue-dense ‘Saturday Night’ takes us back to a time when the half-century-old SNL was a revolutionary symbol of counterculture.
‘The Apprentice’ Lacks Perspective and Point
Sebastian Stan masters the mannerisms of the megalomaniacal former president, but ‘The Apprentice’ lacks perspective and a point.
Who Is ‘Joker: Folie À Deux’ For?
Joker: Folie À Deux criticizes devotees of 2019’s Joker through courtroom drama and musical numbers. And if that sounds weird to you, you’re right.
‘A Different Man’ a New Way of Exploring the Theme
A Different Man highlights the talents of Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson but lacks some of the bite of films that tackled similar themes this year.
The Mummy (1999) Has the Hottest Cast Ever
Alexis and Billy from Geek of Oz chat about the 1999 cinematic masterpiece The Mummy on the latest episode of the Whatcha Watchin podcast.
‘Devara: Part 1’ Relies on the Charm of Jr. NTR
While there’s much fun to be had from the action sequences in Koratala Siva’s Jr. NTR starrer, Devara: Part 1, the story can feel a bit too convoluted and the romance subplot with Janhvi Kapoor brings the pace to a screeching halt.
Is Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ a Mess or Masterpiece?
Is Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis the magnum opus of one of cinema’s great auteurs or the fever dream of an old man who is not used to hearing the word no? Well…it’s complicated.
The Beauty and the Body Horror of ‘The Substance’
In a combination of body horror, biting humor, and beautiful visuals, The Substance delivers one of the most unique viewing experiences of the year.
New Casa Bonita Documentary Looks Inside the Renovation Nightmare
The new documentary ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor! takes viewers inside Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s renovation nightmare and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the South Park creators’ restoration of the iconic Denver Mexican restaurant.
Should Tim Burton Have Let Beetlejuice Rest In Peace?
Because we live in an era of reboots and lega-sequels where nothing is sacred, everyone knew we’d eventually get a new Beetlejuice film. With Tim Burton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, and Michael Keaton back, can Beetlejuice Beetlejuice capture the fun of the original or should the ghost with the most have been allowed to rest in peace?
