Today, a few thoughts on Yorgos Lanthimos' Bugonia (in theaters now) and Kathryn Bigelow's House of Dynamite (on Netflix). In Bugonia, Jesse Plemons plays Teddy, a down-on-his-luck warehouse worker who becomes convinced that he's uncovered an intergalactic conspiracy against planet Earth. Teddy believes that an
For many years, I dreamed of moving to Los Angeles. It was always a logical endpoint for me. I'm very into movies, after all – how they're made, how they're marketed, how they're talked about afterwards. Why not move to the place that&
Movie Reviews
As shallow and pretty as the previous 'TRON' movies, the sequel at least offers the courtesy of a non-stop thrill ride.
Newsletter
Plus, some quick thoughts on 'The Long Walk.'
Film Festivals
Stephen David Miller wraps up the Toronto Film Festival, with thoughts on Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, The Christophers, Frankenstein, Rental Family, and Blue Heron.
Film Festivals
Stephen David Miller gives an update from the Toronto Film Festival, with thoughts on Hamnet, Hamlet, The Smashing Machine, Nuremberg, and Sacrifice
Commentary
A few thoughts on the death of [paid, institutional] criticism.
A newsletter by David Chen about movies, TV, tech, the media, and being an online creator.
In his messy neo-noir caper, the filmmaker muses on roads not taken.
The adults are not all right.
Plus: some quick thoughts on Ari Aster's 'Eddington.'
It also feels like the second film in a series. That's not necessarily a bad thing.
The Netflix sequel stays charming thanks to the chemistry among the cast and the plot’s overwrought mythology.
Plus: A few thoughts on 28 'Years Later.'
Part 2 of David's conversation with Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, the directors of 'Final Destination Bloodlines.'
Plus some quick thoughts on 'The Life of Chuck.'
Plus: Thoughts on the latest 'Karate Kid' movie
Stephen David Miller closes his Cannes coverage with thoughts on this year's awards ceremony and reviews of Alpha, Highest 2 Lowest, It Was Just An Accident, Resurrection, and Sentimental Value.
Stephen David Miller gives his second update from the Cannes Film Festival, including reviews of new films by Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson, Lynne Ramsay, and Kristen Stewart
Stephen David Miller reports live from the Cannes Film Festival about Eddington, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and other notable debuts