The 25 Best Films Of 2021
We certainly have not resumed full normalcy as we continue to battle this pandemic, but at least we have movies—even more than last year. With certain reservations about how they were premiered, released, and ...
The Best Movie Trailers Of 2021
Do you hear that? Can you feel it underneath your seat? 2021 finally gave us the chance to return to cinemas, that rare gift where a handful of carefully curated trailers whets our appetites for the year ahead...
The New Yorker’s Best Films Of 2021 Include ‘Zola,’ ‘Passing’ & Quite A Few Docs
In our annual aggregation of some of the most respected Best Films of the Year lists, we like to highlight folks that offer unique opinions regarding cinema. We’ve already seen John Waters offer up a pretty of...
The Best Film Posters Of 2021
Spotting and scrutinizing movie posters this year has felt brand new – like seeing the world with fresh eyes as we rush back into cinemas and can once again place faith in the pictures we see, knowing we will,...
‘Licorice Pizza’ Named Best Film Of 2021 By National Board of Review
The National Board of Review is traditionally the first "awards group" (we use that term lightly with them) to announce their honorees for the season. This year, the organization somewhat surprised by selectin...
19 Films To See In December: ‘Nightmare Alley,’ ‘Don’t Look Up,’ ‘Tragedy Of Macbeth’ & More
It speaks to the month's quality that to kick things off there's the release of Jane Campion's beauty, "The Power of the Dog," starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst on&n...
‘Licorice Pizza’ Review: Paul Thomas Anderson Nostalgically Just Vibes In The Summery Cali ’70s Again
For purists and ride or die fans who like to quibble over such things, there are two Paul Thomas Andersons. One is the young, ambitious, hyper-caffeinated auteur behind “Boogie Nights” and “Magnolia,” full of ...
The Great Hunt For 10 Best Picture Nominees Continues [Contender Countdown]
There is a common refrain being heard around Hollywood these days and it's not one that will make the Academy happy (and, no, it's not about an Academy Museum which has only three floors of exhibits). As more ...
Paul Thomas Anderson Originally Wanted Sean Penn For Crucial Roles In ‘Boogie Nights’ & ‘Punch-Drunk Love’
When you watch the trailer for the new Paul Thomas Anderson film, “Licorice Pizza,” the setting of mid-‘70s Southern California brings to mind films of that era and others from decades ago. It’s clear the film...
Jonny Greenwood Confirmed To Score Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Licorice Pizza’ As Soundtrack Details Emerge
We are mere days away from the release of Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, “Licorice Pizza.” Well, in select theaters at least. (The full release isn’t until December 25, but I digress.) However, it appears...