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THE EDDY Miniseries: Great Performances & Music Make For Simmering Drama
THE EDDY Miniseries: Great Performances & Music Make For Simmering Drama

Throughout its limited run, The Eddy is a stylistic and emotional success. Any shots at true greatness, however, are hampered by some persistent narrative frailties.

Director Justin Kurzel Talks TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG
Director Justin Kurzel Talks TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG

We spoke with True History of the Kelly Gang director Justin Kurzel about Ned Kelly’s significance to Australian culture and how his adaptation of the story is unique from those that have come before.

Trolls World Tour: A Sufficiently Sugary Snack
TROLLS WORLD TOUR: A Sufficiently Sugary Snack

Trolls World Tour finds a few of the right notes to pluck from its candy-coated guitar that it’s less likely to induce a headache than most manic animated features.

A Conversation With Boots Riley About The SORRY TO BOTHER YOU Soundtracks
A Conversation With Boots Riley About The SORRY TO BOTHER YOU Soundtracks

We spoke with Boots Riley about the 2012, 2018 and 2020 editions of the Sorry to Bother You Soundtracks, and touched on the synergy between music and film.

I STILL BELIEVE: Manic Christian Dream Girl
I STILL BELIEVE: Manic Christian Dream Girl

I Still Believe’s Melissa is the manic Christian dream girl who tempts lovestruck men toward salvation.

Screenplays With Unconventional Connections Part 3
Screenplays With Unconventional Connections Part 3: 8 MILE & PURPLE RAIN

In our latest installment of Screenplays With Unconventional Connections, we compare Eminem’s 8 Mile to Prince’s Purple Rain.

FORREST GUMP & Manipulating Your Emotions With Musical Score
FORREST GUMP Manipulates Your Emotions With Its Musical Score

William Hopson explores how Alan Silvestri’s score proves to be manipulative in the best possible way in Forrest Gump.

LA BAMBA: The Rise Of Ritchie Valens
LA BAMBA: The Rise Of Ritchie Valens

La Bamba is a well-versed depiction of Ritchie Valens’ life and it is evident a tremendous amount of care was put into the production of this film.

Paul Thomas Anderson & HAIM: Elevating the Music Video Medium
Paul Thomas Anderson & HAIM: Elevating The Music Video Medium

In April 2017, indie trio HAIM released a live recording of their new, unreleased song “Right Now” in a video directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, shot on 35 mm film and in one unbroken take.

Queerly Ever After #14: BREAKFAST WITH SCOT (2007)
Queerly Ever After #14: BREAKFAST WITH SCOT (2007)

Queerly Ever After is a bi-monthly column where I take a look at LGBT+ films…

THE GIFT: THE JOURNEY OF JOHNNY CASH: A Meaningful Portrait of Sin & Salvation
THE GIFT: THE JOURNEY OF JOHNNY CASH: A Meaningful Portrait Of Sin & Salvation

“The Gift” of Johnny Cash is how he brings us into his struggles, into his journey, and lets us be a part of it with him.

WESTERN STARS: Simply Springsteen
WESTERN STARS: Simply Springsteen

Western Stars isn’t going to break the music documentary mold, but if you’re a Springsteen fan, you should find plenty to love about it.

HITSVILLE: THE MAKING OF MOTOWN: Record Label Doc Has Soul

Hitsville: The Making of Motown is a loving and lively reflection on Berry Gordy’s pop music factory, one of the greatest of the 20th century.

LFF 2019: WHITE RIOT: An Inspiring Look At Britain's Anti-Racist Rockers
LFF 2019: WHITE RIOT: An Inspiring Look At Britain’s Anti-Racist Rockers

Not only does White Riot present a compelling case of why the fight against racism isn’t over, it makes you want to join in.

ROLLING THUNDER REVUE A BOB DYLAN STORY BY MARTIN SCORSESE: An Overlong Insight And Muddled Narrative Into The Life Of An Enigmatic Icon
ROLLING THUNDER REVUE A BOB DYLAN STORY BY MARTIN SCORSESE: Overlong & Muddled

Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese is more so curated than directed by the cinematic icon whose name is in the title.