The last time Paul Thomas Anderson wrote and directed a movie set in the present day was 2002’s “Punch Drunk Love.” After a long time of sticking to period pieces, I wondered if he’d be able to transition back to filming in a modern setting.…
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It’s the end of the line for Netflix’s “Wolf King,” another show cut short before it had the chance to breathe. The British animated series’ second season premiered last Thursday, a swift follow-up to the first, released in March. But before viewers could even press…
From Ryan Coogler to Zach Cregger to James Gunn, 2025 has been the year of the writer/director. But the ones behind the camera rarely get the same recognition as those in front of it. This summer, James Gunn, writer and director of “Superman,” appeared in…
From “Black Swan” to “Requiem for a Dream,” Darren Aronofsky has made some excellent movies. “Caught Stealing” isn’t one of them. On paper, this should be one of my favorite movies of the year. A period-piece crime drama starring Austin Butler with a healthy sprinkling…
Teen romance has never been short on cliches, but lately, my TV screen has me saying, “Oh brother…” Literally. Anyone keeping up with Prime Video’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” or binging Netflix’s “My Life with the Walter Boys” is seeing it too; this season,…
When James Gunn’s “Superman” released on July 11, it was to largely positive reviews. Critics and audiences alike praised it for its brilliant villain, its comic book accuracy and its relentless optimism. Then, as usual, the internet ruined it. Instead of analyzing the themes, characters,…
After years of working inside franchises, Ryan Coogler finally wrote and directed an original movie. And it’s more than worth the wait. I’ll try to keep this as spoiler free as possible because you should really go into this movie knowing as little as you…
“First we mine, then we craft… let’s ‘Minecraft!’” And just like that, screen 14 erupted with cheers. “A Minecraft Movie” was released a week ago, and movie theater workers have been clocking overtime since. The film boasts almost two hours of middle-aged men running through…
There’s a new kid on the block, but can they hold their own against the greats? Joining the ranks of medical dramas like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Chicago Med” and “The Resident” is a new Netflix original series. Season one of the recently released “Pulse” follows the…
Owen Cooper, the Emmys and the accessibility of the arts
On Sept. 14, Owen Cooper won the Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Anthology Series or Movie. While his excellent portrayal of a murder suspect in the limited series “Adolescence” was absolutely praiseworthy, his win made headlines for a different reason. He’s just…