Entourage’s Last Stand
HBO’s former-zeitgeist show spent the last decade as a critical punchline; it’s time to acknowledge its enduring relevance.
Author Archive
The Evergreen Ills of American Politics
Eighty-two years after its release, Frank Capra’s 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' remains the most relevant film about America’s broken political system and the elites who exploit it.
Avuncular Tom
The mob turns on America’s Everyman
Tenured Negligence
Despite its wider reputation, tenure is vital to preserving the republic and fostering productive discourse; American academia hasn’t proved it’s earned it.
Burt Reynolds’ Southern Vision
How a Legend Chronicled the Region’s Potential
The Last Action Heroes
'Nobody' and 'Fatman' Face the Twilight of the Genre Star
Ordinary People, Part II
An Oscars Postmortem
Judas and the Black Messiah
Directed by Shaka King; Winner of Best Supporting Actor (Daniel Kaluuya) and Best Original Song
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Directed by Aaron Sorkin; Six Nominations, No Wins
Sound of Metal
Directed by Darius Marder; Winner of Best Sound and Best Editing
The Father
Directed by Florian Zeller; Winner of Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins) and Best Adapted Screenplay
Minari
Directed by Lee Isaac Chung; Winner of Best Supporting Actress (Youn Yuh-jung)
Promising Young Woman
Directed by Emerald Fennell; Winner of Best Original Screenplay
Nomadland
Directed by Chloé Zhao; Winner of Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress (Frances McDormand)
Mank
Directed by David Fincher; Winner of Best Production Design and Best Cinematography