Archive - 812: Film Reviews and Other Musings

'Challengers' Review: Luca Guadagnino Serves Up Vapid Steam

Zendaya in this tennis-based star vehicle lacks conviction off the court

Apr 22, 2024 •

'Working Girl Is Harrison Ford At Peak Movie Stardom

How The Actor Used All Of His Tools To Craft A Memorable Character

Feb 19, 2023 •

A Tribute To My Grandmother

Grandma Lillie Was 100 Years Old

Aug 23, 2023 •

Black Film Streaming Pick: Fanta Régina Nacro

Four Shorts From Burkinabé Director Fanta Régina Nacro

Nov 18, 2023 •

Writing Goals for 2023

With A New Year Upon Us, I'm Already Thinking About The Future

Dec 20, 2022 •

Noir City: Chicago 2023

My Favorite First-Time Watches From The Annual Noir Celebration

Aug 31, 2023 •

My Sight & Sound List

Here Are The 10 Picks I Submitted for Sight & Sound

Dec 1, 2022 •

Cannes Film Festival 2023: Wrap up

Adventures in the Festival Trade

May 29, 2023 •

Changing Guitars Strings Is My Therapy

Why Such A Repetitive Task Gives Me Comfort

Nov 11, 2022 •

Oppenheimer is Christopher Nolan's The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

Two Wartime Epics About the Passage of Time

Aug 28, 2023 •

Roger Ebert's Little Rule Book

There's One Rule I Continually Return To, Here It Is

Nov 8, 2022 •

8 Films To Watch At Chicago Critics Film Festival

CCFF Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With a Stellar Lineup

May 4, 2023 •

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