Humphrey Bogart & Gloria Grahame ‘In a Lonely Place’: Rediscovering the Darkest Film Noir from Hollywood’s Golden Age
Photo: ‘In a Lonely Place’ A Novel, a Man, a Woman, a Murder ‘In a Lonely Place’ was released in 1950, deep into the era of the classic film noir, when the Golden Age of Hollywood was at its brightest; TV had not yet become popular enough to present an...
Top Gun Then Vs. Now: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is the Movie I Thought ‘Top Gun’ Would Be
Photo: Top Gun “You Have to See Top Gun” I’ve heard the same phrase about ‘Jaws,’ ‘The Terminator,’ ‘Scarface,’ a whole score of 80s classics I didn’t grow up with. They took on a mythic status in my mind, and when I finally saw ‘Top Gun’ in high school I was...
‘Fire Island’: A Modern Gay Twist on Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Photo: ‘Fire Island’ Brief Overview This silly and wild romantic comedy is a great start to kick off Pride month this June 2022. Filled with witty one-liners, a Charli XCX reference, and loveable characters, ‘Fire Island’ is an entertaining watch that encompasses both...
The 15th Anniversary of ‘Ratatouille’: Celebrating the Movie That Taught Us How to Cook
Photo: ‘Ratatouille’ The Different Flavors of French Cuisine “Not everyone can be a great artist, but a great artist comes from anywhere” the notorious Anton Ego (voiced by Peter O’Toole) states in a very despicable tone. A story-driven by criticism, artistry, and...
