Jon AlexanderinFanfare‘MaXXXine’ — She’s a Star‘MaXXXine’ is a fascinating movie about movies, the lust for fame, the cost of ambition, and the divide between high and low artJul 127Jul 127
Jon AlexanderinAn Injustice!‘Green Border’: The Real-World Consequences of Right-Wing NationalismAgnieszka Holland’s powerful new movie takes place on the Polish-Belarusian border as migrants struggle to enter the European Union.Jul 25Jul 25
Jon AlexanderinFanfareWhat is a Streaming Movie?A streaming movie is more than the technology that enables you to press play from home. Here are six basic principles each one must followJun 2515Jun 2515
Jon AlexanderinFanfare‘Hit Man’: Why is the Best Movie of the Year on Netflix?Richard Linklater’s latest is an instant classic that should be seen in a theater. Sadly, most people will only get to watch it on NetflixJun 112Jun 112
Jon AlexanderinFanfare‘In Our Day’ and the Simple Pleasures of Hong Sang-soo’s Cinematic UniverseThe latest movie from the prolific Korean director is about leaning into life’s daily joys, preferably with a bottle of sojuMay 291May 291
Jon AlexanderinFanfare‘Evil Does Not Exist’: Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Haunted Eco ParableThe Japanese director’s follow-up to ‘Drive My Car’ is a deeply disturbing examination of our relationship with the natural world.May 9May 9
Jon AlexanderinAn Injustice!The Films of Lee Chang-dong: Dignity for the DowntroddenThe Korean director’s work centers on people whom society deems unworthy. He believes they don’t deserve to be easily discarded.May 63May 63
Jon AlexanderinFanfare5 Must-See 2024 Movies You May Have MissedWhile you wait for the release of the more well-known blockbusters, here are five gems that went under the radar.Apr 195Apr 195
Jon AlexanderinFanfareIn ‘Immaculate,’ Sydney Sweeney’s Star Shines Brightly‘Immaculate’ is the rare horror movie where the main attraction is not its clever high concept or its connection to IP, but its starApr 76Apr 76
Jon AlexanderinAn Injustice!‘Hometown Prison’: Richard Linklater’s Powerful Documentary about the Death PenaltyThe director paints a portrait of Huntsville’s past and present, showing the impact of the town’s criminal justice system on its people.Mar 235Mar 235