Florence Pugh is one of those talents who can elevate any project she’s in. Her verve, wit, and physicality have made good material greater, whether it’s MIDSOMMAR,…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: FLORENCE PUGH CAN’T SAVE “DON’T WORRY DARLING” FROM FEELING TOO FAMILIAR”

Original caricature by Jeff York of Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger from IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, featured in the new documentary SIDNEY. (Copyright 2022) As…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “SIDNEY” DELVES INTO THE IMPACT OF LEGENDARY STAR POITIER”

Original caricature by Jeff York of Ana de Armas in BLONDE (copyright 2022). Joyce Carol Oates’ take on the life of Marilyn Monroe was not a straightforward…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “BLONDE” PORTRAYS MARILYN MONROE’S LIFE AS A VIVID TRAGEDY”

Twins often have an unbreakable bond, one that can seem odd and impenetrable to the outside world. Such was the case with the Gibbons twins, two daughters…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “THE SILENT TWINS” TELLS A DISTURBING TALE ABOUT SIBLING INTIMACY”

Funny, but for a movie that ostensibly should be all about Agatha Christie and her work, SEE HOW THEY RUN has very little of either. Instead, the…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “SEE HOW THEY RUN” IS QUAINT BUT NOT MUCH OF A MYSTERY”

It’s rare that horror presents the opportunity for an actress tour de force. The film CARRIE provided Sissy Spacek with one, the same with HEREDITARY and Toni…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: MIA GOTH ADDS THE “X” FACTOR TO PREQUEL “PEARL””

You know a horror movie is in trouble when the protagonist acts so stupid and puts themself in danger so egregiously that the audience starts to groan…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “BARBARIAN” IS A HORROR FILM TOO DUMB AND TOO CRAZY BY HALF”

Original caricature by Jeff York of Kate Bosworth in HOUSE OF DARKNESS (copyright 2022) Saban Films is promoting HOUSE OF DARKNESS as a “reimagining of Bram Stoker’s…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “HOUSE OF DARKNESS” BRILLIANTLY BITES INTO THE BRO CODE”

Original caricature by Jeff York of John McEnroe in the new Barney Douglas documentary McENROE. (copyright 2022) If you mention the name John McEnroe to the uninitiated,…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: “McENROE” PRESENTS A MOODY AND INSIGHTFUL PORTRAIT OF THE TENNIS ACE”

The comedic tenets of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have always been one of its greatest strengths, whether on the big or small screen. Now, with the MCU’s…… Read more “New from Jeff York on The Establishing Shot: TATIANA MASLANY GIVES “SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW” ITS STRENGTH”