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 follow4d ago94d ago9
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
Jon AlexanderinAn Injustice!‘Perfect Days’: The Dignity of WorkWim Wenders’ new movie checks our privilege and confronts our assumption that those who are not living like us must be suffering.Mar 68Mar 68
Jon AlexanderinFanfare‘The Taste of Things’ — Life’s Fleeting PleasuresSome have called ‘The Taste of Things’ food porn, which does a disservice to Trần Anh Hùng’s melancholy meditation on love, labor, and…Feb 26Feb 26