Jim Hemphill
Second Screen: The Irresistible Hollywood Narrative of Famous in Love
Jim Hemphill on why he fell for Freeform's addictive new series about the on-screen/off-screen romance between two young movie stars.
Second Screen: Is Billions a New High for Cable Television?
Jim Hemphill on the abundance of riches to be found in the Showtime series, which brings the best of cinema to the small screen.
The Decline of the Western and the Continuing Resonance of The Ballad of Little Jo
Jim Hemphill on Maggie Greenwald's 1993 revisionist Western, a film that brilliantly and insightfully plays with the tropes of the genre.
Second Screen: Nashville Goes From Strength to Strength
Jim Hemphill sings the praises of Callie Khouri's country-music themed drama, which has thrived since its move from ABC to CMT.
The 2016 Talkies: Talkhouse Film Contributors’ Top Films of the Year
Talkhouse Film contributors' favorite films of the year, with special contributions by David Lowery, Melanie Lynskey, Bill Plympton and more.
In Memoriam: Talkhouse Film Contributors Remember Anton Yelchin, Michael Cimino, David Bowie and More
Alex Cox, Joe Dante, James Marsh, Alex Winter and more remember some of the cinematic greats who passed away during 2016.
Second Screen: The Catch’s Effortless Style Conceals Its True Brilliance
In his regular TV column, Jim Hemphill gets caught up in the ABC crime series, which channels Soderbergh and Hitchcock at their entertaining best.
Underrated/Overlooked: Jim Hemphill on The Duel
Jim Hemphill champions one of the most ambitious (and satisfying) movies of 2016, a wildly original Western that defies expectations at all turns.
Second Screen: Designated Survivor is a Capra-esque Mix of Trump and Clinton
If you've ever kind of wished the whole political establishment would be wiped out in one fell swoop, then this is the TV show for you.
The Missing Masterpiece of the Found-Footage Horror Genre
Jim Hemphill bangs the drum for Michael Goi's Megan is Missing, the one found-footage movie he thinks is worth a damn.
Second Screen: One Mississippi Reimagines the Sitcom
Stand-up Tig Notaro, along with Diablo Cody and Louis CK, adds tragedy to the traditional TV comedy to redefine and deepen the form.
Why Paul Schrader Is Wrong and Hardcore Is, in Fact, a Major Movie
Jim Hemphill makes the case that, despite what Schrader himself may say, one of the director's most personal films is also one of his best.











