Tales from the Backlog: Vomas on 1970
I have far too many unwatched movies on my shelves. Follow me as I attempt…
Taco Break: Dream On
When thinking of dreamlike films and filmmakers, I’m guessing the name that comes to most…
Attention Must Be Paid: Roger Ebert
I was pregnant with my son when Roger Ebert died. A friend of mine called…
Year of the Month: John Prine, BRUISED ORANGE
The irony that one of his finest records would be released in 1978, during the…
Roger’s Blind Spot
I loved Roger Ebert. Not just “he was one of my favourite writers.” Not just…
Summer of Nathan–Commentary Tracks of the Damned
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) Crimes: Having a title that indicates it’s a…
The Invective Initiative
Criticism is a tricky business. How do we decide what is worthy of praise or…
Chick Flicks and Guy Movies
“First of all, NO guy should ever comment on porn for women. Let us do…