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.
Category: Film Festivals
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
All Aboard the Violence Train for New Hindi Action Film ‘Kill’
Alexis is joined by Billy from Geek of Oz to discuss the new Hindi film Kill, how sound amps up the impact of the violence, what could change in the upcoming Hollywood remake, and why this film stands out in the action genre.
Best and Worst Movies I Watched in June
Whatcha Watchin’ has been on a hiatus while I focus on mini-reviews but the podcast has returned with a new monthly movie wrap-up.
Is ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ the Weirdest Movie of the Year?
Sasquatch Sunset is an 88-minute, dialogue-free film about Sasquatches featuring an unrecognizable Riley Keough and Jesse Eisenberg, and it’s one of the weirder films you might see this year.
‘Hundreds Of Beavers’ Combines Silent Movies With Looney Tunes For Unique Hilarity
In Mike Cheslik’s Hundreds of Beavers, a 19th-century applejack salesman battles beavers in a mashup of silent-era slapstick and Adult Swim humor.
‘Monkey Man’ Delivers Thrilling Action and Stirring Emotion
Dev Patel’s directorial debut, ‘Monkey Man,’ is a revenge tale blending dynamic action with a poignant undercurrent of faith and class struggles.
Can ‘Late Night With The Devil’ Overcome Controversy?
The conversation around ‘Late Night With the Devil’ has centered on the ethics of AI art, but does the movie live up to previous hype?
‘Shayda’ a Testament to the Power of Moms
‘Shayda’ is the story of an Iranian mother and daughter escaping abuse and making a fresh start, but it’s also a testament to the strength of moms.
