UK online critics pick ‘The Irishman’ as best film of 2019 in HeyUGuys poll
I participated in this poll, but haven’t even had a chance to see The Irishman yet, so I don’t know if I agree with this choice…
Year: 2019
movies by or about women opening US/Can Dec 25–27
Chinonye Chukwu writes and directs Clemency, starring Alfre Woodard; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]
movies by or about women opening UK/Ire Dec 26
Greta Gerwig writes and directs Little Women, starring (among others) Emma Watson. And that’s it… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]
curated: why we don’t ‘see’ Star Wars anymore…
Many good thoughts here — ones I agree with — in a New York Times essay by Tim Kreider…
Uncut Gems movie review: diamond in the blech (LFF 2019)
There is real cinematic tension in this own-worst-enemy tale of addiction and its ever escalating series of bad bets. But Adam Sandler’s unfettered arrogance renders it far from endearing or fun.
movies by or about women opening US/Can Dec 20
Francesca Hayward costars in Cats; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]
movies by or about women opening UK/Ire Dec 19–20
Daisy Ridley costars in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]
Little Women (2019) movie review: looking askance, with love, at a classic
A very welcome feminist interpretation of Alcott’s beloved novel, layered in sly, winking awareness of Hollywood clichés and the cultural pressures on women. Alive and electric, an absolute treasure.
movies by or about women opening US/Can Dec 13
Sophia Takal directs and writes, with April Wolfe, Black Christmas, starring Imogen Poots and Aleyse Shannon; more… [This post is for Patreon patrons only for the first month.]
What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael documentary review: art and trash in measured quantities
A terrific portrait of the legendary critic, as objective as she was proudly subjective. Pulls no punches on her complicated life and work but rightly hails how she revolutionized thinking about film.
