RICH HILL and the absence of context
In the opening scene of Rich Hill, Andrew states the film’s thesis: “People around town, they…
PARIS IS BURNING and the abundance of context
“I remember my dad saying that everybody has three strikes in this world. Every black…
The Scorsese Experience: The Last Waltz
Scorsese had been there at the peak of rock and roll, as an editor and…
HELL HOUSE (2001) preys on real humans
The passion play is as old as time. Christians around the world have been re-enacting…
Madonna and Julius: A Cinematic Retrospective – MADONNA TRUTH OR DARE (1991)
This entry contains adult subject matter, language and brief nudity. Reader discretion is advised. Madonna…
GIMME SHELTER: The Day The Monsters Were Exposed
Due to its subject matter, Gimme Shelter resides as a cultural landmark between Woodstock: 3…
Litter Balls: Introduction / LIBIDOMANIA (1979)
Masochism is underrated. I should be more precise. Masochism, as it is defined, is a paradoxical, loaded…
The Glossy Profile of TO BE TAKEI
George Takei is one of those stars who has known how to continually adapt and…
The Glossy Profile of KINK
Ed’s note: this review is based on a version of the film released on the…