The makers of the SAW franchise continue to forget what their property is about, failing to understand that what made the first and only sublime entry in…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “SPIRAL” PROVES THE “SAW” FRANCHISE HAS SPUN OUT OF CONTROL”

Sometimes Billy Crystal’s projects have a problem: Billy Crystal. Despite his enormous talents, avid charity work, and legendary Oscar hosting, he’s earned a reputation over the years…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: BILLY CRYSTAL’S “HERE TODAY” IS LESS MOVIE AND MORE EGO TRIP”

A successful assassin can’t shake the death he caused of an innocent bystander. His enigmatic boss may be playing both sides against the middle. And a host…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “THE VIRTUOSO” FEELS VERY FAMILIAR BUT STILL MANAGES TO WORK”

The Oscars are so late this year, and so are my Oscar predictions. Despite being a critic and a movie fan, my track record in such matters…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: JEFF YORK’S LAST MINUTE OSCAR PREDICTIONS”

  It seems strange that so many video games are not adapted as animated films for the big screen. They tend to all have an illustrated look…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: THE “MORTAL KOMBAT” REBOOT KICKS THE FRANCHISE UP A NOTCH”

Original caricature by Jeff York of Barbara Crampton in JAKOB’S WIFE. (copyright 2021) Rare is the vampire film that finds sympathy for all the characters involved. Most…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “JAKOB’S WIFE” IS A VAMPIRE FILM THAT’S FUN, FRIGHTENING AND FEMINIST”

There actually is a brilliant idea in the new movie VOYAGERS. Unfortunately, it’s a TV idea, not a feature film one. The premise of the story is…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “VOYAGERS” IS “LORD OF THE FLIES” IN SPACE AND LITTLE ELSE”

Original caricature by Jeff York of Carley Marcelle and Adriana Leonard in the web comedy series BETA. (copyright 2021) The late playwright Wendy Wasserstein said that the…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: ADRIANA LEONARD AND CARLEY MARCELLE GIVE THEIR STORY ABOUT TECH AND FRIENDSHIP A TEST-RUN IN THE WEB COMEDY SERIES “BETA””

Steven Prescod and Robert Tarango in FEELING THROUGH. The Oscar-nominated Live-Action Shorts this year couldn’t be more of the moment. In all but one, the plot revolves…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: OSCAR’S 2021 LIVE-ACTION SHORTS TAKE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO TASK”

It’s always a pleasure to view the short films that make the finals for the Academy Awards each year. The animated and live-action shorts may be limited…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: THE 2021 OSCAR-NOMINATED ANIMATED SHORTS PLAY LIKE A DREAM”