Eubulus KaneNobody puts Cady in the Corner: Villainous Bouncebackability in the Age of Trump 2.0Somewhat ironically, given their propensity for violence, cinema’s bad guys are subject to a strict rule of law. Chief among them is the…Nov 22
InFrame RatedbyThomas BurchfieldEzra — excellent performances buoy a rocky, contrived screenplayComedian Max co-parents autistic son Ezra with ex-wife, and is faced with crucial decisions about Ezra’s future…Jun 92
William UptonThe Unhappy Ending of Taxi DriverTravis Bickle is a very main character in the film: only two scenes in the whole film don’t focus on him. The nuanced character is cause…Dec 4, 2023Dec 4, 2023
Nanthakumar10 Unforgettable Moments from Robert De Niro’s Career10 Unforgettable Moments from Robert De Niro’s CareerOct 22Oct 22
InFanfarebyThomas BurchfieldThe Aisle Seat: Killers of the Flower MoonIn which a casting choice and a shift in emphasis causes an important film by a master to just miss its targetNov 3, 20239Nov 3, 20239
Eubulus KaneNobody puts Cady in the Corner: Villainous Bouncebackability in the Age of Trump 2.0Somewhat ironically, given their propensity for violence, cinema’s bad guys are subject to a strict rule of law. Chief among them is the…Nov 22
InFrame RatedbyThomas BurchfieldEzra — excellent performances buoy a rocky, contrived screenplayComedian Max co-parents autistic son Ezra with ex-wife, and is faced with crucial decisions about Ezra’s future…Jun 92
William UptonThe Unhappy Ending of Taxi DriverTravis Bickle is a very main character in the film: only two scenes in the whole film don’t focus on him. The nuanced character is cause…Dec 4, 2023
Nanthakumar10 Unforgettable Moments from Robert De Niro’s Career10 Unforgettable Moments from Robert De Niro’s CareerOct 22
InFanfarebyThomas BurchfieldThe Aisle Seat: Killers of the Flower MoonIn which a casting choice and a shift in emphasis causes an important film by a master to just miss its targetNov 3, 20239
Phil GarberLies And Mutilated Fetuses Get Green Light In Presidential AdvertisementsA long-time, violently anti-abortion activist running for president has produced a horribly graphic ad filled with images of mutilated…Oct 19
Colin AsherUnsung Side Characters: Scorsese Series #3: Illeana Douglas as Lori Davis in “Cape Fear” (1991)As effective as Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake of Cape Fear is, I find the short story of Lori Davis to be more frightening and shattering…Apr 10, 2023
