‘The Vampire Lestat’ Finally Takes the Spotlight in ‘Detroit’: Premiere Recap
From the first frames of the new opening titles, The Vampire Lestat announces itself as something tonally distinct from its predecessor.
‘The Baltimorons’ Is a Literal ‘Yes, And’ to Life
Poignant, other times laugh-out-loud funny, The Baltimorons is a pleasant depiction of themes tricky to develop in comedy.
‘The Secret Agent’ Resonates Far Beyond Its Borders
The Secret Agent creates an outstanding cinematic stance on bravery and justice that resonates far beyond its borders.
‘Off Campus’ Takes Over Prime Video
If Off Campus is any indication of what’s to come for Prime Video, audiences are in for a legendary summer.
‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Will Move You
2026 seems to be the year for films reexamining how people are the most valuable source of support. With the likes of Project Hail Mary proving its thesis that problems are better resolved through collaborative effort. That can be either between nations or between galactic species and civilizations. Isolation may seem tempting when life deals […]
Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ Cannot Visualize a Picture of Liberation
*This essay contains spoilers for The Running Man. To what extent of pain can we turn into fast entertainment before any enjoyment collapses under the weight of agony? When I ask this, am I introducing the in-universe show, “The Running Man,” where people fight for their lives to excite fans? Or am I interrogating the […]
‘Pluribus’ Production Designer Denise Pizzini on Building a Neighborhood from Scratch and Making All of Those Dead Body Parts
Production designer Denise Pizzini certainly had her work cut out for her on Pluribus, taking on the tall task of building not just a cul-de-sac, but authentically portraying all the show’s international locations. Pizzini, who also worked with Vince Gilligan on the final season of Better Call Saul, sat down with Screen Speck to discuss […]
‘Pluribus’ Costume Designer Jennifer L. Bryan on Dressing the Hive Mind and Saying Goodbye to Kim Wexler
Jennifer L. Bryan has collaborated with Vince Gilligan and his merry band of recurring cast and crew for years now. According to her, she wouldn’t have it any other way, missing the shorthand she has with them when she works on other projects between seasons. Apple TV just announced that Pluribus is their number one […]
The Style is ‘The Substance’
By phasing out actors based on their age, Hollywood is phasing out humanity in films
James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Is Messy. I Hope You See It Anyway.
I saw James Gunn‘s Superman twice in its first weekend. I saw it again the next weekend. It’s frustrating; it feels clean, clear, and resonant. It suffocates beneath a stuffed script that never slows down: a near-trainwreck that also blurs its way into a joyride. It’s disingenuous at times, not weighty enough to grapple with […]
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