Watching the latest episode of The Romanoffs, “Bright and High Circle,” feels akin to touching a hot stove after weeks of letting your hand hover close to the coils. I didn’t want it, but here it is, Matthew Weiner addressing…
Movie Review: Shimmer Lake
I wrote my first screenplay a few years back, having just discovered and fallen in love with filmmakers the likes of Quentin Tarantino and the Coen Brothers. The script was called “The Assistant” and told the story of the henchman…
Jon’s Movie Review: ‘Digging for Fire’
In Joe Swanberg’s latest mumblecore production, Digging for Fire, he continues to focus on the complexity of human and intimate relationships. If you’re familiar with Swanberg’s work, you probably have realized that this a major recurring theme in most his…
Women In Film Wednesday: Fort Bliss (2014)
I’m very sad that so few people have seen this movie (although, it’s still on VOD so you can if you wish). It’s a little film unafraid to talk about the big subjects. It’s because of the fearless nature of…
Gaby’s Movie Review: Drinking Buddies
Drinking Buddies is the biggest surprise I’ve had at the movies this summer, probably even the whole year. When I first heard of Drinking Buddies and saw the trailer, I was mildly interested. I loved the cast but the plot…
THE CONJURING “Prize Pack” Sweepstakes
I don’t think I’ve seen anything as frightening this year as The Conjuring trailers. And from what I heard from friends who have already seen the film, this movie is just as good as it is scary. If you’ve been…
Gaby’s Movie Review: ’10 Years’
Whether you like it or not, 2012 has been Channing Tatum’s year. He surprised audiences with his performances in 21 Jump Street and Magic Mike. So, it’s kind of surprising that his latest film is flying under the radar. I…