How the 2023 Oscars Rejected Cynicism
After last year’s startling low, the 95th Academy Awards returned with an open-hearted embrace of optimism and a collective love of movies. Continue reading How the 2023 Oscars Rejected Cynicism
Author: Brandon Lewis
A millennial trying to navigate a life of pop culture, PR, and pressure, sometimes from others, sometimes from myself. Essentially, my life is all about the "p"s.
Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars
With the 95th Academy Awards days away, these nominees are closest to victory (or at least have a reasonable shot). Continue reading Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars
‘Creed III’ is a Stunning, Anime-Influenced Knockout
Michael B. Jordan flexes his directorial muscles in this assured, surprisingly inventive extension of the Creed franchise. Continue reading ‘Creed III’ is a Stunning, Anime-Influenced Knockout
The Searing ‘Women Talking’ Reclaims Power Through Painful but Vital Debate
Sarah Polley and her ensemble bring difficult discussions of sexual violence to life with stunning clarity. Continue reading The Searing ‘Women Talking’ Reclaims Power Through Painful but Vital Debate
‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ and Michelle Yeoh Achieve Transcendence in 4K
Sony Pictures Classics’ re-release of Ang Lee’s wuxia masterpiece is a stunningly rendered reminder of Michelle Yeoh’s genius. Continue reading ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ and Michelle Yeoh Achieve Transcendence in 4K
‘Sharper’ is a Sleek and Sexy Scammers’ Paradise
Julianne Moore and Sebastian Stan have fun toying with the lifestyles of the rich and ruthless. Continue reading ‘Sharper’ is a Sleek and Sexy Scammers’ Paradise
How the Grammys Made a Spectacle of Beyoncé
Like Chadwick Boseman before her, Beyoncé bore the brunt of an award show’s craven desperation for cultural relevance. Continue reading How the Grammys Made a Spectacle of Beyoncé
Dave Bautista and Ben Aldridge Outshine ‘Knock at the Cabin’s’ Lackluster Screenplay
M. Night Shyamalan’s latest psychological thriller takes a lean, swift storytelling approach, sometimes to its detriment. Continue reading Dave Bautista and Ben Aldridge Outshine ‘Knock at the Cabin’s’ Lackluster Screenplay