
FACE/OFF (1997)
We have met the enemy and he is me, as I use a MAGA conspiracy theory as an excuse to introduce Nakea to John Woo's preposterous action thriller.
We have met the enemy and he is me, as I use a MAGA conspiracy theory as an excuse to introduce Nakea to John Woo's preposterous action thriller.
As my Independent Study in World Cinema continues, I dive deep into Jean Renoir's tragicomic critique of French society on the eve of the Second World War.
In which I offer quick takes on stuff I've been watching (including Judas and the Black Messiah, Saint Maud, and Clarice), and explain at some length why I won't be writing about Buffy the Vampire Slayer this year after all.
The penultimate episode of Deadwood's first season examines selfishness, sacrifice, and the ongoing problem of shitheels.
This week's blog/newsletter features some labored thoughts on the writing process, and quick takes on The Dig, Malcolm & Marie, The Little Things, I May Destroy You, and other things I've been watching.
"This ain't history here," Doctor Who reminds us in the smart, powerful, and horrifyingly timely "Rosa."
The Unenthusiastic Critic's 2018 Horror Movie Marathon turns to Ash.
Finger-food is served as The Unenthusiastic Critic's Horror Movie Marathon continues.
"The Ghost Monument," the second episode of the Whittaker/Chibnall era, doesn't quite get the job done.
This week, we're giving The Unenthusiastic Critic's Halloween Movie Marathon another turn of the screw.
New Doctor, new showrunner, new era, new Who.
As we continue our Halloween Movie Marathon, the Unenthusiastic Critic is heading to camp.
This week, we're beginning our 2018 Halloween Movie Marathon, and The Unenthusiastic Critic is seeing red.
The Unenthusiastic Critic is having a bad hare day.
The Unenthusiastic Critic is taking no prisoners.
With summer days drifting away, we're hopelessly devoting this episode to a campy cultural touchstone.
The Unenthusiastic Critic is ready for her closeup.
On this week's episode, we're on a mission from God.
We're drilling down on our first viewing of Paul Thomas Anderson's celebrated American epic.
The Unenthusiastic Critic is in no mood for monkey business.
On this week's podcast, Michael decided Nakea should watch the third film in the Indiana Jones trilogy. He chose…poorly.
Remember the good old days, when the idea of a Russian-controlled U.S. president was still the stuff of fiction?
This week we're celebrating the 30th anniversary of Martin Brest's classic buddy-comedy. I'll get donuts.
The Unenthusiastic Critic has never seen A Fish Called Wanda? Sorry, that's a chip up the nose.
The Unenthusiastic Critic can't be reasoned with, she can't be bargained with, she doesn't feel pity or remorse, and she will not stop EVER…
The Unenthusiastic Critic needs a hero, and she doesn't find one in 1984's Footloose.
Will The Unenthusiastic Critic appreciate Sidney Lumet's 1975 masterpiece? You can pretty much take that to the bank.
"It's like a Hallmark card with loons on it." The Unenthusiastic Critic is heading into summer with Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda.
Fear leads to anger, and anger leads to hate, as The Unenthusiastic Critic searches her feelings about 1983's Return of the Jedi and the Star Wars films in general.