Clooney’s Truth-Telling Play Arrives at Terrible Time
George Clooney cemented his auteur status with 2005’s “Good Night, and Good Luck.’ The drama recalled journalist Edward R. Murrow’s clash with Sen. Joseph McCarthy […]
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‘The Monkey’ Delivers Enormous Blast of Outrageous Kills
“The Monkey” shouldn’t work on any level. The gimmick is simplistic to the point of ridicule. Most of the movie’s deaths are telegraphed a country […]
Why Vince Gilligan’s Anti-Trump Rant Got One Thing Right
It’s awards season and Donald Trump calls The White House home. The math practically does itself. Awards show after awards show is smiting President Trump […]
Al Franken Says the Quiet Part Out Loud About ‘SNL’
Former “Saturday Night Live” star Al Franken made headlines as a liberal Minnesota Senator. One particular news cycle chased him out of office. Franken didn’t […]
How ‘Saturday Night Live’ Betrayed Its Legacy (and Us)
“Saturday Night Live” is doing a victory lap this weekend, and for good reason. This year marks the NBC show’s 50th anniversary, a remarkable feat […]
How ‘Adventures of Mark Twain’ Rocked ’80s Animation
Will Vinton’s “The Adventures of Mark Twain” (1985) is the only film to be made entirely in Vinton’s patented “Claymation” technique and remains a one-of-a-kind […]
Hollywood’s Anti-Trump Resistance 2.0 Finds Its Footing
The Legacy Media furrowed its digital brow following Election Day 2024. Where is the Hollywood Resistance, article after article asked? We saw little celebrity blowback […]
8 Hidden Gems to Watch NOW on Netflix
Netflix offers two distinct services for subscribers. It’s the home for big-budget, big-name original movies that often disappoint. Yes, we’re talking about “Back in Action,” […]
Old-School ‘SNL’ Alums Show New Crew How It’s Done
“Saturday Night Live” celebrates its 50th anniversary this month – no small feat in a swirling media landscape. The show’s impact on pop culture is […]
