Here’s to the Ones Who Dream: The Magic of La La Land
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and director Damien Chazelle make movie magic in “La La Land,” a musical that’s got serious award momentum.
“Moonlight”: A Heartbreaking Meditation on Masculinity, Sexuality & Race
Based on a story by gay black playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, Barry Jenkins’ exquisite film is, in a way, three related shorts.
Flash Gordon – The Godiva of Brain Candy
Before there was Batman vs. Superman, there was the Flash Gordon movie. The 1980 film is now a cult classic for a few good reasons.
An Underappreciated Nightmare: The Night of the Hunter
It may have been a commercial and critical flop at the time, but “The Night of the Hunter” is a creepy film noir classic worth another look.
Odd Mating Rituals and Other Insights
“The Lobster” and “The Benefits of Gusbandry” examine the genuine weirdness involved in trying to find a suitable mate. Things get odd.