MYMNK: “By Design: The Joe Caroff Story”
If you’re looking for something to stream, check out this documentary about graphic designer Joe Caroff, who created logos and artwork for some of the most iconic movie posters, ads, and promotional items of the last seventy years.
Reel Spoilers: “Novocaine”
I returned to the Reel Spoilers podcast this week with Tom, Joe, and Kevin to review “Novocaine.” You can watch us discuss it here — complete with tangents aplenty — or download the audio version.
Review: “Black Bag”
“Black Bag” is a new spy movie with no car chases or shootouts or action sequences. But it does have Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender and the steady hand of director Steven Soderbergh. Here’s my review.
About That Oscars Show
These were the highlights and lowlights of last night’s Oscars telecast, from Conan O’Brien as host to some odd choices made by the show’s producers — and the shout-outs to sex workers, of course.
A No On “Anora”
Now that it’s on Hulu, I finally watched “Anora,” which won the Oscar this year for Best Picture. But here’s why it didn’t deserve the award — or all the other praise lavished on it.
Review: “Novocaine”
Here’s my review of a new action comedy about a man (Jack Quaid from “The Boys”) who can feel no pain and his attempts at revenge against brutal bank robbers after they kill his boss and kidnap his new girlfriend.
Review: “Mickey 17”
I’m not usually a fan of movies which take place in a dystopian future, but decided to give “Mickey 17” (from the writer/director of “Parasite” and star Robert Pattinson) a try. Here’s my review.
Gene Hackman
Instead of writing a long appreciation of the great Gene Hackman, I thought I’d recommend some of his lesser-known movies that I’ve enjoyed.