One of my favorite directors honors one of my favorite cinematic movements in “Nouvelle Vague”, Richard Linklater’s stunningly realized ode to the French New Wave. This time capsule masterpiece is not only a lesson in movie history. It’s also a celebration of the creative independence forged by the brilliant filmmakers at the heart of the … Continue reading
First Glance: “Marty Supreme”
A24 has released a new trailer for “Marty Supreme”, the new sports(ish) comedy-drama that’s generating a lot of awards season buzz for its star, Timothée Chalamet. The film is directed by Josh Safdie who works from a script he co-wrote with Ronald Bronstein. Their story is loosely based on the life of American table tennis … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest on 4K Ultra HD + Digital
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the very first time. Directed by Miloš Forman, the comedy-drama is considered by many to be one of greatest movies ever made. It’s also one of only three films to win all five major Oscars at … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Frankenstein” (2025)
Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel “Frankenstein” has always felt like the perfect material for Guillermo del Toro. Now the Oscar-winning filmmaker is bringing to life his extraordinary vision of Shelley’s celebrated classic. Del Toro puts together an exceptional cast along with a team of amazing artists and designers to create a profoundly fresh retelling of “Frankenstein” … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Nuremberg” (2025)
Writer-director James Vanderbilt’s riveting “Nuremberg” chronicles key events surrounding one of the biggest trials in world history. The Nuremberg Trials were a joint Allied effort to prosecute captured Nazi leaders following the death of Adolf Hitler and the fall of the Third Reich. The purpose of the trial was not only to convict the Nazi … Continue reading
First Glance: “Michael”
Music biopics have grown increasingly popular with studios. Just in the last few years we’ve seen onscreen biographies of such acts as Elvis Presley, Queen, Elton John, Whitney Houston, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, and most recently Bruce Springsteen. Casting is already completed for The Beatles. But before their movie hits theaters, we’re getting “Michael”, a … Continue reading