There is something instantly watchable about characters stuck in arrested development. Watching our title character crash and burn before even the opening credits have finished, putting them on a path where they’ll need to rebuild themselves makes for enjoyable storytelling.…
TV Review: Daredevil (1×12) “The Ones We Leave Behind”
“Welcome back to my weekly/daily review and recap of “Daredevil.” To catch up on previous coverage, click here” “Yes, the world fell apart. Didn’t you notice?” So, let’s mention that Karen problem again. On the one hand, it’s amazing that…
Tribeca ’15 Movie Review: The Overnight
Alex (Adam Scott) and Emily (Taylor Schilling) have hit a bit of a rough patch. They’ve recently made the move to Los Angeles with their son RJ and are having a difficult time acquainting themselves-Alex in particular. That is, until…
TV Review: The Flash (1×19) “Who is Harrison Wells?”
Let’s all just take a moment to appreciate just how amazing it was to see Cisco and Laurel Lance aka the Black Canary in a scene together. I don’t often get to speak about Arrow but I think it’s doing…
TV Review: Daredevil (1×11) “The Path of the Righteous”
“Then why did he put the Devil in me?” After two episodes where the emotional stakes are at their peak it’s hard not to view “The Path of the Righteous” as a bit of an exhale. The characters are collecting themselves…
Sofia Coppola Films: 5 Best Performances
Whimsy, delicacy, and the female perspective all tend to imbue Sofia Coppola’s films with a dream-like atmosphere. From The Virgin Suicides to The Bling Ring, Coppola has been creating films that are decidedly her own, while also allowing performances to…
Official Dope Trailer Debuts
This is a fantastic trailer. It’s fun, it doesn’t give away the entire film, and it gives us just enough hints about the tone and narrative to get us interested. I can confidentially say that I will be seeing the film…
