Events
"The Old Oak" at the West Newton
The critically acclaimed Ken Loach drama followed by a panel discussion on immigration issues with Joe Kennedy III, Marcela García, Wilfred Cherazard, and moderator Ty Burr
One Good Film: "Fancy Dance"
Lily Gladstone takes center stage in a reservation-set dramatic thriller, a festival favorite streaming on Apple TV+.
What to Watch: "Skywalkers," "Flipside"
Plus: The Watch List turns three! And, for paid subscribers, reviews of "Twisters" and "National Anthem"
What to Watch: 10 on Prime Video
For your weekend viewing pleasure, 10 good movies on Amazon, plus choice picks for other VOD plaforms.
Shelley Duvall 1949-2024
You'll be hearing and reading a lot about "The Shining," of course, but it's Duvall's work with Robert Altman that will last.
This Side of "Paradiso"
Come to a screening and discussion of "Cinema Paradiso: The Director's Cut" Thursday July 11th at the West Newton Cinema.
Bacon Bits
Happy 66th birthday to the hardest working man in the film business.
Dog Day Weekend
My Washington Post reviews of new release movies for the week.
What to Watch: "Queendom"
A stark, stunning documentary portrait of a Russian rebel artist. Plus: Weekend movie recommendations for streaming platforms.
One Good Film: "Locke" (2013)
The best guy-in-a-car movie of all time? Discuss.
Musing on Muses (from the WaPo)
Maybe it’s time to rethink the way we think about muses.
(Almost) All the Stuff I Wrote for the Washington Post This Week
For paid subscribers, three movie reviews and an appreciation of the late, great Donald Sutherland. From the Washington Post.
What to Watch: "Janet Planet"
Plus: Streaming movie recommendations and the five most overlooked Donald Sutherland performances.