Dope Thief: Marin Ireland and Amir Arison on Grit, Voice and Ridley Scott

Dope Thief: Marin Ireland and Amir Arison on Grit, Voice...
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With just six episodes, Dope Thief delivers the kind of morally complex, tightly-wound storytelling that has drawn comparisons to genre greats. … read more

SLUG Style: Sam Miller

SLUG Style: Sam Miller
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Style is how we express ourselves to the world, says Sam Miller. Whether trying to amplify a message at a protest or just at the grocery store looking fly as hell… his mantra is always that style has power. … read more

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck on Their Cinematic Mixtape, Freaky Tales

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck on Their Cinematic Mixtape, Freaky...
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Freaky Tales unfolds like a series of mythic tall tales—part memory, part comic book, part hometown scrapbook. … read more

Film Review: The Amateur

Film Review: The Amateur
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The Amateur may be closer to a tasty burger than haute cuisine, but apart from one major shortcoming, it nicely satisfies the cravings of avid espionage thriller fans. … read more

A Word with Ellen Hopkins: Banned Together Film Highlights Banned Books

A Word with Ellen Hopkins: Banned Together Film Highlights Banned...
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My interview with Ellen Hopkins, the best-selling author of over a dozen YA novels, comes during yet another unprecedented moment in U.S. history. … read more

Series Review: The White Lotus Season 3

Series Review: The White Lotus Season 3
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Viewers begin each season looking for violence, but are reminded that The White Lotus is a soap opera reimagined for contemporary audiences.  … read more

The Creative Harmony of The Ballad of Wallis Island 

The Creative Harmony of The Ballad of Wallis Island 
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The Ballad of Wallis Island is not just a comedy about a one man clinging to the past while another tries to run from it; it’s a meditation on human connection. … read more

Luiii Takes A Swing At Hollywood with Uppercut 

Luiii Takes A Swing At Hollywood with Uppercut 
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With Uppercut, Luiii has proven that she is not only a powerhouse performer but also a determined creative force. … read more

Bold & Beautiful: Kolumbia Monroe

Bold & Beautiful: Kolumbia Monroe
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Kolumbia Monroe is more than a performer; she’s a force and a mother, in every sense of the word. The title of “Mother” isn’t just honorary — it’s a role she embodies with warmth, strength and fierce protection, both on and off the stage. … read more

Film Review:  Bob Trevino Likes It 

Film Review: Bob Trevino Likes It 
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Bob Trevino Likes It definitely falls into the ‘feel good movie’ mold, but it’s a solid character dramedy with enough laughs and a truly engrossing story. … read more

Film Review: Hell of a Summer

Film Review: Hell of a Summer
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Hell of a Summer plays far better when it’s being endearingly goofy than when it’s failing to feel edgy or smart. … read more

Series Review: The Studio

Series Review: The Studio
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The Studio is Hollywood satire and, like many of the successful comedic Hollywood satires in the past — although mostly it’s an “I love you but that doesn’t mean I like you” … read more