InFilm CutbyMark CiemciochThe influential summer of 1982 season opens with the abismal comedy ‘Partners’ — Ultimate Movie…Older, problematic works are known as “products of their time,” but “Partners” is also terrible.Apr 29, 2022
Mark CiemciochThe five keys that make ‘Bridesmaids’ one of the great film comediesThe true mark of any great film comedy is that audiences love to rewatch it again and again.May 7, 2020
Mark CiemciochThere’s a lot to love about ‘The Worst Person in the World’ - Ultimate Movie Year“The Worst Person in the World” is a beautiful treasure, a modern romance that somehow feels timeless.Feb 21, 2022Feb 21, 2022
Mark CiemciochWhy the truth and myth of “Unforgiven” feels more real todayEvery week, Ultimate Movie Year looks back into the past to highlight the best film that came out that weekend.Aug 8, 2019Aug 8, 2019
Mark CiemciochTarantino’s fairy tale life reaches its climax in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ — Ultimate Movie…“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” feels like the movie Quentin Tarantino has been waiting his whole career … and life … to make.Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021
InFilm CutbyMark CiemciochThe influential summer of 1982 season opens with the abismal comedy ‘Partners’ — Ultimate Movie…Older, problematic works are known as “products of their time,” but “Partners” is also terrible.Apr 29, 2022
Mark CiemciochThe five keys that make ‘Bridesmaids’ one of the great film comediesThe true mark of any great film comedy is that audiences love to rewatch it again and again.May 7, 2020
Mark CiemciochThere’s a lot to love about ‘The Worst Person in the World’ - Ultimate Movie Year“The Worst Person in the World” is a beautiful treasure, a modern romance that somehow feels timeless.Feb 21, 2022
Mark CiemciochWhy the truth and myth of “Unforgiven” feels more real todayEvery week, Ultimate Movie Year looks back into the past to highlight the best film that came out that weekend.Aug 8, 2019
Mark CiemciochTarantino’s fairy tale life reaches its climax in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ — Ultimate Movie…“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” feels like the movie Quentin Tarantino has been waiting his whole career … and life … to make.Jul 29, 2021
Mark CiemciochCan a teen movie stay relevant? A look back at ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’With a focus on emotional truth, we still releate to these teens despearate to become adults, or faking it until they get there.Aug 15, 20191
Mark CiemciochThe ambiguity of ‘The Dark Knight’ makes it stand apart — Ultimate Movie YearFor many reasons, “The Dark Knight” became one of the landmark films of the 21st century thus far.Jul 22, 2021
Mark CiemciochCatching the vibe is essential to ‘Ghost Dog’ — Ultimate Movie YearIt’s a note from the universe that keeps us in tune with a memory we enjoyed for a few hours.Mar 4, 2021