Weekly Digest

Weekly Digest

Watch List Weekly Recap 11/18/23

Two of our best directors weigh in with new work this week, plus films from a beleaguered nation.

Weekly Digest

Watch List Weekly Recap 11/10/23

A streaming film recommendation, some kvetching about that "new" Beatles song, and a long think about national elections and international calamities.

Weekly Digest

Watch List Weekly Recap 11/3/23

A beloved sitcom actor leaves us, Halloween arrives, and I subject Alexander Payne to a Q&A. Plus: reviews of five new movies in theaters and on demand.

Weekly Digest

Watch List Weekly Recap 10/27/23

Just one this week. Sorry, I was away at a wedding.

Weekly Digest

Watch List Weekly Recap 10/20/23

Two recommendations this week: A little-seen gem from a decade ago and a powerhouse epic from right now

Weekly Digest

Watch List Weekly Recap 10/13/23

A week shadowed by calamity and finding solace in creativity.

Weekly Digest

Watch List Weekly Recap 10/6/23

Only one post this week -- I'm just back from vacation.

Weekly Digest

Watch List Weekly Recap 9/15/23

An all-Toronto Film Fest edition, or: What to watch this fall.

Weekly Digest

Watch List Weekly Recap 9/8/23

A Labor Day recommendation and TIFF takes off.

Weekly Digest

Watch List Weekly Recap 9/1/23

A happy/sad film pairing for the end of August, a new podcast featuring a great critic on a great film, and a shameless new comedy to start your fall.

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.

Weekly Digest

Watch List Weekly Recap 8/18/23

A favorite movie for a lazy late-August, five Netflix oddities, and more.