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How the New Version of The Tree of Life Changed My Mind About Director’s Cuts

Jim Hemphill is overwhelmed by Terrence Malick's revelatory reimagination of his 2011 magnum opus.

November 14, 2018

Second Screen: Underneath Bull’s Style and Smarts, There’s Real Depth Too

Jim Hemphill sings the praises of the incredibly enjoyable CBS procedural Bull, which returns for its third season tonight.

September 24, 2018

Bradley Cooper’s Triumphant A Star is Born is an Instant Classic

Occasionally you see a movie and immediately know it's up there with the all-time greats. This is one of those rare times.

August 31, 2018

The Score-Only Version of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a Revelation

Jim Hemphill details the pleasures of a new cut of Rian Johnson's movie which dispenses with dialogue and SFX to forefront John Williams' music.

July 25, 2018

Out of Sight at 20

Celebrating the legacy of Steven Soderbergh's landmark movie starring George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez, which was released on this day in 1998.

June 26, 2018

Revisiting Schlock (and My Adoration of John Landis)

Lifelong Landis devotee Jim Hemphill revisits his little-seen first film, reminding him just what he loves about the veteran director’s work.

June 18, 2018

Second Screen: How Peter Lenkov Brought Buddy Movies Back (to TV) with Hawaii Five-0 and MacGyver

The beloved action movie subgenre has lain dormant for some time, but writer-producer Lenkov has kept its spirit alive in two of his CBS shows.

May 22, 2018

Second Screen: CBS’ New Procedural Instinct is Anything But Basic

Alan Cumming's gay lead character has been a major talking point, but there is much more besides that sets this series apart.

April 3, 2018

Second Screen: The Next Great Action Director is Working in TV – and She’s a Woman

Jim Hemphill spotlights a director whose standout talents show she's clearly ready to make the leap to the big screen.

March 19, 2018

Nick Nolte’s Memoir Rebel is a Reminder Why He’s Our Greatest Living Actor

Jim Hemphill on the grizzled performer's newly released book, and the qualities that make him exceptional.

February 26, 2018

Second Screen: How Star Trek: Discovery is Pushing the Franchise Forward as Never Before

Talkhouse Film's TV columnist gives the lowdown on the latest (and boldest) iteration of Gene Roddenberry's classic sci-fi series.

February 5, 2018

Second Screen: Best TV Shows of 2017

Talkhouse's TV columnist Jim Hemphill breaks down a few of his favorites from a very busy year on the small screen.

December 19, 2017