Saoirse Ronan’s ‘The Outrun’: Nora Fingscheidt’s Portrait of Life’s Ocean of Chaos and Inevitability
Every year, there is a film that stands out from the rest. It isn’t occupied with fancy visual effects, grand stories, or even a showcase of artlike qualities. While these elements find their way into the film in subtle ways, ‘The Outrun’ (2024) manages to include an...
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: A Tribute to James Earl Jones – The Prolific Voice that Captivated Generations
On September 9th, 2024, the world lost a film legend. Known the world over for his voice, charisma, and unrivaled presence on stage and screen, James Earl Jones was one of the most versatile and decorated actors in modern film history. He was an EGOT, one of a select...
