Podcast
Classics of the New Millennium: "There Will Be Blood" (2007) with guest critic Manohla Dargis
The New York Times film critic and I dissect Paul Thomas Anderson's all-American masterpiece of oil and religion.
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Good Movies 📽
One -- no -- TWO Good Films
You choose: A comedy ("Everybody Wants Some!!") or a tragedy ("Oslo, August 31st") for the end of summer.
Weekly Digest
Watch List Weekly Recap 8/25/23
A small-town sleeper, three interesting new films in theaters, a great one on VOD, and a question posed for readers.
Good Movies 📽
What to Watch: Late August is Kinda Mid
Reviews of "Golda," "Mutt," "The Hill," and more
Good Movies 📽
One Good Film: "Diane" (2019)
Mary Kay Place stars in an exquisite small-town drama.
Weekly Digest
Watch List Weekly Recap 8/18/23
A favorite movie for a lazy late-August, five Netflix oddities, and more.
Good Movies 📽
Five Weird (But Good) Things to Watch on Netflix
Plus: Further thoughts on a controversial Washington Post article and an early Hollywood rarity.
Good Movies 📽
One Good Film: "Cèline and Julie Go Boating"
Jacques Rivette's magical masterpiece -- it may be my single favorite movie -- is just the tonic for a lazy August watch.
Weekly Digest
Watch List Weekly Recap 8/4/23
A film noir mystery trip, a farewell to a New Hollywood maverick, and a brand new podcast with a dear old friend.
Podcast
Classics of the New Millennium: "Inside Man" (2006) with Wesley Morris
My old Globe reviewing colleague and I talk about Spike Lee's biggest hit and why it's not your average heist movie.
Remembrances ⭐️
William Friedkin 1935-2023
The devil of the New Hollywood generation has exited the stage.
Classics 🎞
One Good Film: Mystery Trip Edition
Trust me: Set aside 82 minutes and click the link for a classic noir.