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Raising the Dead: Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’

I caught the Christmas Day IMAX debut at Hollywood’s Chinese Theater of Robert Eggers’ reimagining of “Nosferatu,” F.W. Murnau’s 1922…

Jan 2

Raising the Dead: Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’

Jan 2

‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’: Daisy Ridley’s Most Non-‘Star Wars’ Film Yet

Catching up with some more obscure films of the last couple of years now that Oscar season is done.

Mar 14, 2024

Mar 14, 2024

“Monsieur Spade”: The Stuff That Dreams Were Made Of

Jan 29, 2024

Jan 29, 2024

Netflix’s ‘Midnight Mass’ Review: Mike Flanagan’s New Blood Ritual

Netflix billed its new seven-episode miniseries “Midnight Mass” as a horror supernatural thriller from Mike Flanagan, the guy behind “The…

Sep 27, 2021

Sep 27, 2021

7 Surprising ‘Fargo’ Facts, Dontcha Know

by Patrick Lee

Sep 14, 2020

7 Surprising ‘Fargo’ Facts, Dontcha Know

Sep 14, 2020

The REAL Meaning Behind The Ending of ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’

I’ve got thoughts on that spectacular finale of Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.”

Jul 29, 2019

The REAL Meaning Behind The Ending of ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’

Jul 29, 2019

What I’m watching on TV right now and you should too.

It’s a great time to binge.

Dec 3, 2017

What I’m watching on TV right now and you should too.

Dec 3, 2017

Why is there so much Stephen King stuff out there right now?

It has to do with why his stories resonate so much with us.

Oct 9, 2017

Why is there so much Stephen King stuff out there right now?

Oct 9, 2017

Horror Geek’s Guide to Scary Halloween Films by Women

Your choices for the best of the best

Oct 5, 2017

Horror Geek’s Guide to Scary Halloween Films by Women

Oct 5, 2017

Dunkirk is a cold masterpiece

Director Christopher Nolan’s latest film is a technical marvel.

Jul 28, 2017

Dunkirk is a cold masterpiece

Jul 28, 2017

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Are these the Four Best Movie Poster Artists Ever?

Poster art was sometimes better than the film it promoted.

Jul 14, 2017

Are these the Four Best Movie Poster Artists Ever?

Jul 14, 2017

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The Worst Mistakes in Movie Posters

The film may be great, but the one sheet isn’t.

Jul 12, 2017

The Worst Mistakes in Movie Posters

Jul 12, 2017

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What ‘Wonder Woman’ Means for Women Filmmakers and Superheroes

There’s good news and bad news.

Jun 1, 2017

What ‘Wonder Woman’ Means for Women Filmmakers and Superheroes

Jun 1, 2017

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Celebrating Kick-ass Pam Grier as She Turns 68

Grier rose above her blaxploitation roots to become a trailblazing performer and cultural icon

May 23, 2017

Celebrating Kick-ass Pam Grier as She Turns 68

May 23, 2017

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Jonathan Demme’s Films—Funny or Dark, But Always Human

The creator of ‘Silence of the Lambs,’ ‘Philadelphia’ and ‘Stop Making Sense’ died at age 73.

Apr 27, 2017

Jonathan Demme’s Films—Funny or Dark, But Always Human

Apr 27, 2017

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Why ‘Pulp Fiction’ Spends So Much Time in the Bathroom

A video essay’s surprising discovery about Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 masterpiece.

Apr 15, 2017

Why ‘Pulp Fiction’ Spends So Much Time in the Bathroom

Apr 15, 2017

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‘Coming to America’ Sequel: What to Keep & What to Change

Our take on what still works in this 1988 comedy classic — and what ought to change for 2017.

Apr 14, 2017

‘Coming to America’ Sequel: What to Keep & What to Change

Apr 14, 2017

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You Can Cook These Famous Movie Meals

Video recipes for ‘Big Night,’ ‘Chef,’ ‘Tampopo’ and other classic food porn cinema

Apr 10, 2017

You Can Cook These Famous Movie Meals

Apr 10, 2017

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‘Resolution’ Filmmakers Moorhead and Benson on Their Twisty Horror Movie

The directors reveal the secrets behind their critically acclaimed 2012 microbudget movie.

Mar 21, 2017

‘Resolution’ Filmmakers Moorhead and Benson on Their Twisty Horror Movie

Mar 21, 2017

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‘Bill and Ted’ Star’s Most Excellent Documentaries

Alex Winter explores the digital revolution that rocked the music biz in his debut feature doc.

Mar 20, 2017

‘Bill and Ted’ Star’s Most Excellent Documentaries

Mar 20, 2017

Patrick Lee

Patrick Lee

I write about movies, TV, architecture/design, business, entertainment, food, travel and Los Angeles.

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