Jonathan FosterinStale PopcornPicking Fights and Playing Favorites: Reacting To The IrishmanI’ll say this right up top: When it comes to Martin Scorsese, I prefer Who’s That Knocking at My Door to Mean Streets. I believe After…Dec 11, 2019Dec 11, 2019
Jonathan FosterinStale PopcornMovie Mania: Martin Scorsese, Obsession & Taxi Driver“Obsessiveness is something I identify with wholly.” -Martin ScorseseDec 7, 2019Dec 7, 2019
Jonathan FosterDoes Storytelling Still Matter?***There are MAJOR SPOILERS for the film Hereditary in this essay. Do not read this essay unless you’ve seen the movie.***Jun 20, 2018Jun 20, 2018
Jonathan Foster“A Perfect Organism”The original Alien would be a tough act for any filmmaker to follow. It is precision-engineered, a machine designed only to convert…May 24, 2017May 24, 2017
Jonathan Foster“Look deep within yourself, Clarice…”After revisiting The Silence of the Lambs this week, I wanted to write about this small scene:Apr 29, 2017Apr 29, 2017
Jonathan FosterThrough the Eyes of a Child: Alfonso Cuarón, “A Little Princess,” and the Sacredness of YouthIt’s almost too obvious to even say, but here goes: the best children’s movies are those made by filmmakers who have never lost touch with…Apr 17, 2017Apr 17, 2017
Jonathan FosterExposition and “Children of Men”Children of Men is a good movie. It has a great science-fiction premise. It’s well-acted and well-paced. It features a handful of genuinely…Feb 9, 20171Feb 9, 20171
Jonathan FosterThe Public Trust: Re-Appreciating “Quiz Show” in 2017Quiz Show is a film I revisit every couple of years, almost out of necessity. Along with a handful of other titles, it has become something…Jan 25, 20171Jan 25, 20171
Jonathan FosterBustin’Let’s talk about the original Ghostbusters, but let’s talk about it like it’s an actual movie, rather than an inviolable cultural pillar. I…Jun 8, 2016Jun 8, 2016