Some documentaries have such a dramatic subject, they don’t need any filmmaking bells or whistles. Such is the case with the new Netflix documentary ATHLETE A, directed…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “ATHLETE A” EARNS AN “A” AS ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST DOCUMENTARIES”
New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: 52 Films By Women: Appropriate Behavior (2014)
By Andrea ThompsonCan a film not be groundbreaking but still do something new? Take the 2014 film “Appropriate Behavior,” which follows another aimless twentysomething who finds herself…… Read more “New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: 52 Films By Women: Appropriate Behavior (2014)”
New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: EDITORIAL: Lessons on the New Future of Movie Theaters
Image: pxfuel.com During this last month or so of our collective national and international quarantine, I’ve been holding the topic of re-opening movie theaters from my usual…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: EDITORIAL: Lessons on the New Future of Movie Theaters”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Irresistible Rubs Our Collective Noses in Political Complicity
Jon Stewart’s new film Irresistible holds a broad and powerful mirror up to the lies and guises of America’s election economy. Right when you think an outspoken…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Irresistible Rubs Our Collective Noses in Political Complicity”
New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the “Kicking the Seat” podcast talking the politics of “Irresistible”
The VOD debut of Jon Stewart’s new comedy Irresistible starring Steve Carell and Rose Byrne set off an impromptu new release edition of Ian Simmons’s “Reelpolitik” series on…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the “Kicking the Seat” podcast talking the politics of “Irresistible””
New Podcast from Kevin McLenithan on Christ and Pop Culture: Seeing and Believing 253 | Jon Stewart’s Irresistible and a Retro Review of Jaws
Seeing & Believing has a seasonal special for you this week! With the presidential election looming on the horizon, Wade and Kevin take a look at the…… Read more “New Podcast from Kevin McLenithan on Christ and Pop Culture: Seeing and Believing 253 | Jon Stewart’s Irresistible and a Retro Review of Jaws”
New Podcast from El’Ahrai Stanek and John Robinson: The Neon Movie Bunker — Episode 141
It’s time to play the music! It’s time to light the lights! It’s time to get things started on the Neon Movie Bunker tonight! This week, El’Ahrai…… Read more “New Podcast from El’Ahrai Stanek and John Robinson: The Neon Movie Bunker — Episode 141”
New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: Jon Stewart’s “Irresistible” is toothless, out-of-touch political satire
By Andrea ThompsonWhen someone outs themselves as a dinosaur, it can be fun to watch. But when that someone was once a person who, despite their flaws, became…… Read more “New from A Reel of One’s Own by Andrea Thompson: Jon Stewart’s “Irresistible” is toothless, out-of-touch political satire”
Leo Brady reviews “Babyteeth” on AMovieuGuy.com
Babyteeth is the most unlikely four star movie of 2020. I don’t prejudge a movie going in and when you find a hidden gem, it’s a fantastic reminder of…… Read more “Leo Brady reviews “Babyteeth” on AMovieuGuy.com”
New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Irresistible
This film gets our vote. Writer/Director, Jon Stewart cleverly illuminates the influence of money on campaigns with raw, human comedy. Gary and Faith, (Steve Carell and Rose…… Read more “New from Al and Linda Lerner on Movies and Shakers: Irresistible”
