Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Deserves its Cannes Palme d’Or and So Much More
Cannes Film Festival movies have a problem: When they’re at the festival, generally, the marketing and hype around them feels very stuffy. I got the chance to go to Cannes this past May, and had the absolute time of my life seeing tons of movies, new and old. While...
In Memoriam: Dame Maggie Smith, a National Treasure of British Cinema Beloved the World Over
An icon of British film beloved by all who worked with her, Dame Maggie Smith sadly passed away last month. For generations, she was a force to be reckoned with playing an incredible array of roles over her long career on stage and screen. With two Academy Awards,...
The Rise and Journey of Glen Powell: Hollywood’s New Leading Man and Blockbuster King
Glen Powell’s rise to stardom has been a long and steady journey, filled with hard work, determination, and a diverse range of roles that have slowly but surely earned him the spotlight he now commands. With standout roles in films like 2022’s ‘Top Gun:...
‘Saturday Night’: Does the Biographical Drama Do SNL Justice?
In ‘Saturday Night’ (2024), we follow the chaotic and exhilarating 90 minutes leading up to the debut episode of what is now known as ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL) on October 11, 1975—a night that would forever change American television and comedy scene. The film...
