film criticism by maryann johanson | celebrating 25 years: 1997–2022
What would human civilization look like after a billions-dead catastrophe? “End of the world” movies almost universally fail to confront that. Do we need to do better?
Can you sue when all the funny bits are in the trailer? Can you sue if a piece of music you love is in the trailer but not in the movie? What would compel you to take legal action?
We’re not paying enough attention to trailers. The beatings will continue until morale improves.
I hate this year.
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He doesn’t only look and sound like Harrison Ford, he’s got the charm and the presence for the role.
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In a year when badass women are obviously doing very well for Hollywood, this is no explanation for this beyond unthinking, reflexive sexism.
It’s pretty goddamn clear that the “magic bullet” is this: Hire more women.
