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.
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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.
Weekly Digest
Watch List Weekly Recap 8/4/23
New this week: A cinematic comfy chair, farewell to Mr. Herman, and a baker's dozen of new on-demand recommendations.
Good Movies 📽
What To Watch: The Good, The Bad, and The Horny
"Passages" in theaters, "War Pony" and ten more new films on demand.
Remembrances ⭐️
Paul Reubens 1952-2023
Pee-wee, we hardly knew ye.
Good Movies 📽
One Good Film: "The Illusionist" (2006)
Plus: "The Bear" and "Black Rain"
Weekly Digest
Watch List Weekly Recap 7/21/23
Reviews of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," plus the Watch List turns two, prompting a small fit of contemplation.
Good Movies 📽
"Barbenheimer" Weekend Pt. II: "Oppenheimer" (⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 1/2)
Christopher Nolan's epic of the Atomic Age is two-thirds of a great movie (and one third of a very good one).
Good Movies 📽
"Barbenheimer" Weekend Part I: "Barbie" (⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 1/2)
Greta Gerwig anatomizes the existential crisis of a living doll.
Watch List Year 2: The Author Thanks You
Yet wonders how to write about movies in a calamitous time.