Whitney Houston’s Greatest Pop Moments
In celebration of her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, a look back at the pop diva at her absolute best. Continue reading Whitney Houston’s Greatest Pop Moments
Month: January 2020
The Academy Really Liked ‘Joker’ (and Other 2020 Oscar Nominations Takeaways)
More than usual, this year’s Oscar nominations feel designed to annoy everyone. Continue reading The Academy Really Liked ‘Joker’ (and Other 2020 Oscar Nominations Takeaways)
‘Bombshell’ Scratches the Surface of Complicity in Sexual Misconduct
Excellent performances and missed opportunities abound in the story of Fox News’ sexual harassment scandal. Continue reading ‘Bombshell’ Scratches the Surface of Complicity in Sexual Misconduct
Bong Joon-ho Turns Class Warfare into Masterpiece Cinema with ‘Parasite’
The celebrated South Korean auteur’s latest is biting, brutal, and beyond brilliance. Continue reading Bong Joon-ho Turns Class Warfare into Masterpiece Cinema with ‘Parasite’
The BAFTAs Blew It Big Time
All due respect to the nominees, but this year’s lack of diversity feels especially egregious. Continue reading The BAFTAs Blew It Big Time
2020 Golden Globes Post-Mortem: Go See ‘1917’?
It was a great night for Taron Egerton, not so much for Martin Scorsese. Continue reading 2020 Golden Globes Post-Mortem: Go See ‘1917’?
‘The Two Popes’ Strives to Humanize Its Holy Fathers
Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins find friendship in this charmingly quirky but uneven film. Continue reading ‘The Two Popes’ Strives to Humanize Its Holy Fathers
Justin Bieber’s “Yummy” is a Tasteless Disaster
Derivative and tacky, the singer’s comeback record kicks the year off wrong. Continue reading Justin Bieber’s “Yummy” is a Tasteless Disaster