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2016 Midyear Review: Best in Film
Does anyone else have the feeling that 2016 has been an incredibly odd year for film thus far? Between the failure of sequels, some superhero duds, the summer in particular so far has been a bit of a let down…
Every Song from the ‘Hamilton’ Cast Album, Ranked
This year, Hamilton took home 11 Tony Awards, a predictable but exciting sweep that highlights how important and resonant the musical is on and off Broadway. This major victory for the show is somewhat bittersweet, happening just as contract negotiations are going…
Interview: Director Thea Sharrock on ‘Me Before You’
Thea Sharrock has arrived in Hollywood as first time director in a rare position, making her debut in features with the film adaption of the popular novel Me Before You . Based on the best-selling novel by Jojo Moyes (who…
Cannes Report #4 (Personal Affairs, Sweet Dreams, Mean Dreams, From The Land To The Moon)
There’s a whole list of dos and don’ts at Cannes that are common knowledge, but not common sense. Booing after a screening isn’t just acceptable, but a tradition. If you tip at restaurants, they’ll take your money, but it’s not…
15 summer movies to get pumped up for
Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s that time of the year again where we look at what is to come in the next four months. We chose the 17 studio movies that seem to have the most…
Movie Review: ‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’
There is much secondhand embarrassment to be felt in Hello, My Name is Doris, a cross-generational independent film from comedian Michael Showalter (Wet Hot American Summer). I don’t necessarily mean that in a bad way. This quirky film has – unsurprisingly – a…