On Friday, Jan. 9, the Denver Film Critics Society—a group of writers, broadcasters, and bloggers working in and around the Mile High City, of which I am one—announced their nominees for the best of 2025. In total, a whopping 44 … Continue reading And the nominees are…
The revolutionary enters the private chambers of the commanding officer. He is Captain Steven J. Lockjaw (Sean Penn)—a magnificent name for a man who walks like the Terminator with a case of hemorrhoids. She is Perfidia Beverley Hills (Teyana Taylor), … Continue reading ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Every year, the Australian-based online quarterly, Senses of Cinema, invites writers from all over the globe to submit their selections for the best movies of the year—including those seen for the first time regardless of the year of release. As I … Continue reading SENSES OF CINEMA: 2021 World Cinema Poll
On Monday, January 10, the Denver Film Critics Society—15 writers and broadcasters working in and around the Mile High City, of which I am one—announced their nominees for the best of 2021. In total, 44 movies received nominations with The Power … Continue reading And the nominees are…
On Friday, January 7, the Denver Film Critics Society (DFCS)—15 writers and broadcasters working in and around the Mile High City, of which I am one—cast their preliminary ballots for this year’s DFCS awards. How it works: Members are asked … Continue reading Denver Film Critics Society 2021 Ballot
Nothing else matters when you’re in love. People come and go, jobs come and go, the world turns, but none of that sticks. Not that you’re oblivious to such things, it’s just that they all take a backseat to the … Continue reading LICORICE PIZZA
Your wife’s got that gorgeous glow that comes with your first marriage,” a party guest quips to the oblivious husband. Yes, his face says silently, she does. But is that all? Probably not. This is Phantom Thread, after all, from writer/director … Continue reading PHANTOM THREAD
The Academy Awards nominations for achievement in motion pictures arts and sciences have been announced, and the usual hand wringing and naysaying has commenced. The Academy does excellent work throughout the year, but their winter show always attracts the most … Continue reading INHERENT VICE
Screenwriting is like ironing. You move forward a little bit and go back and smooth things out. —Paul Thomas Anderson Continue reading Born On This Day — June 26, 1970
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