film reviews
John McNaughton (Wild Things) Talks Peyton Reed’s Ant-Man
Is it possible to consider even the smallest of the Marvel movies without looking at the comic-book giant's ever-growing cinematic multiverse?
Sophia Takal (Green) Talks Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck
Warning: Amy Schumer's very funny big-screen debut may do more than just make you laugh. (Also, LeBron James is REALLY great in this!)
Bruce LaBruce (Gerontophilia) Talks Fabrice Du Welz’s Alleluia (and Leonard Kastle’s The Honeymoon Killers)
A contemporary take on the the infamous Honeymoon Killers prompts a look at both the new film and the classic 1969 movie on the murderous paramours.
Aaron Katz (Land Ho!) Talks Bill Condon’s Mr. Holmes
The great detective looks back on his last case in old age — but is it really Sherlock, or just a simulacrum?
Shaul Schwarz (Narco Cultura) Talks Matthew Heineman’s Cartel Land
A filmmaker more than familiar with the territory looks at this doc on Mexican drug cartels and the vigilante movement fighting back against it.
Actor and Industry Professional Cat Agent (Uncle Kent 2) Talks Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda’s Minions
An animation franchise spawns an origin story about its cute yellow critters. But how will it go down with a feline film professional?
Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Gregory Jacobs’ Magic Mike XXL
The sequel to Soderbergh's male stripper saga is all fireworks and dazzle. And that's nothing but a good thing.
Neil LaBute (Dirty Weekend) Talks Carol Reed’s The Third Man
An all-time classic, now in a newly restored 4K print, has lost none of its magic over the years. And then there's that zither...
Gary Hustwit (Helvetica) Talks Les Blank’s A Poem is a Naked Person
The late documentarian's lost 1974 film about Leon Russell is a mess, but that’s exactly why filmmakers today should be looking to it for inspiration.
Bruce LaBruce (Gerontophilia) Talks Jason Banker’s Felt
Can a film about young woman's violent and self-destructive acting out against the patriarchy make the best of its difficult material?
David Lowery (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints) Talks Seth MacFarlane’s Ted 2
What happens when you want to see the sequel because you really enjoyed the first movie, but then your wife points out you never actually saw it?
Jim Hemphill (The Trouble with the Truth) Talks the Small-Screen Auteurism of Keith Gordon
One of the most underappreciated American directors is bringing his gifts to the small screen in a way few of his peers can.











