“First Reformed” Should Be Your First Choice
Paul Schrader’s First Reformed uses potent images and an exceptionally crafted protagonist – found in Ethan Hawke’s lonely Reverend Ernst…
A Billboard for Apostasy
Writer-director Daniel Kokotajlo grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness. By intimately exploring a tragic family drama in his debut feature…
Mamma Mia! I’d Gladly Go Again
Forget what you think makes a good movie, because Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again denies all wisdom on the…
“Moonlight”, “La La Land” directors headline stellar Toronto lineup
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) may be the New Hampshire primary of the autumn festival season, but the months…
Outstanding Article On This Year’s Emmy Nominations
The Emmys are a wide-ranging set of awards where far too much is deemed ‘outstanding’ across the 122 unique categories.…
JHS: The Hero’s Journey
Human change and transformation doesn’t just occur on screen… Choke! Choke! Choke! Choke! Stop being so fucking weak! You’re a…
JHS: The Art of the Double Reversal
When the antagonist and hero learn from each other, we get a work of exceptional quality and powerful message… Two…
JHS: Warrior vs King
Exploring conflict through archetype in Damien Chazelle’s ‘Whiplash’ Many seek power over others. Others seek power over themselves. These values…
The week’s movie news
Lucas Hedges to play Shia LaBeouf in “Honey Boy” Lucas Hedges, who received an Oscar nomination last year for his…
Gwenno review: ‘Le Kov’
Gwenno’s newest album, Le Kov, sounds like the place she describes. Rugged yet soft, with hints of traditional Cornish folk,…
