The book’s conceit is that D.A. Miller watches films he’s seen earlier in life with enhanced perception because of the possibilities offered him through the DVD lens.
Film Commentary: What If a Man Insinuates That a Woman Is NOT Attractive? And in Print?
Variety is wrong and cowardly to give in to Cary Mulligan’s misguided, damaging accusations.
Film Review: Movies to Watch While Sheltering in Place, Impeachment Trial Edition — Stir-Crazy 15
As we wait for our vaccine shots, here’s some superior films that will make standing by more pleasurable.
Film Review: “Epicentro” — An Affectionate View of Cuba
Politics is not the filmmaker’s interest in this lovely, affecting documentation of non-bureaucratic, everyday life in Havana.
Film Review: Movies to Watch While Sheltering in Place, Impeachment Edition — Stir-Crazy 14
Celebrate impeachment in your home with this critic’s fourteenth list of movies guaranteed to entertain.
Film Review: Movies to Watch While Sheltering in Place, Waiting-for-the-Vaccine Edition — Stir-Crazy 13
Some great old films to watch while you count the days for your anti-COVID injection!
Film Review: Movies to Watch While Sheltering in Place, Thanksgiving Edition — Stir-Crazy 12
Please don’t get on a plane for Thanksgiving. Avoid Covid by eating your turkey dinner before your computer screen, and watching — all free! — these handpicked classic movie entertainments.
Film Review: “I Am Greta” — A Superb Love Song to a Teenager Fighting to Save the Planet
As Greta Thunberg travels the world, invited to speak to government bodies everywhere, she doesn’t every mince her words or try to build bridges. “You have messed up the environment!” is her shrill, righteous message.
Film Review: More Movies to Watch While Sheltering in Place? You Demanded Them — Stir-Crazy 11
Covid-19 goes on and on. Hang tight at home, where you can relax and watch old movies. Here’s an 11th list of disparate favorites that can easily be viewed on your computer.
Film Review: “Martin Eden” — Portrait of an Artist as a Young Egotist
In his mostly successful filmic adaptation of Martin Eden, Italian director Pietro Marcello transposes with ease London’s Oakland novel to the seaport of Naples.