Joe Hoeffner
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'Asteroid City': This Is the Meaning Behind Wes Anderson's Latest Movie
You better not be grappling with the ineffable wonder of the human condition when I get back!
Every Jane Campion Film, Ranked: From 'The Piano' to 'Power of the Dog'
The New Zealand director deserves recognition as a master filmmaker.
Here's Why 'Oppenheimer' Doesn't Show the Hiroshima or Nagasaki Bombings
By avoiding a direct depiction of the bombings, the film puts a spotlight on Oppenheimer's loss of control.
Tom Cruise Is a Great Action Star, but He’s Just as Good in Dramas
Tom Cruise may have helped save the theaters, but he should try saving mid-budget movies next.
The Emmys Need to Spread the Wealth With Nominations
It's not a good look when it seems like the voters have only watched two shows.
Darren Aronofsky's First Film Is Also His Deranged Best
Aronofsky's low-budget debut sets the tone for his filmography, yet remains utterly unique.
Narnia and Netflix Need Greta Gerwig, Not the Other Way Around
It's a shame when young talents get snapped up by the IP machine — but Gerwig's built different.
This Surrealist Comedy Is an Ode to the Self-Indulgent
A classic of the Czech New Wave, this movie reveled in food, fun, and cinematic experimentation.
Sam Levinson Made a Whole Movie Just to Get Back at Critics
John David Washington's anti-critic diatribe in ‘Malcolm & Marie’ strikes a sour note.
Wes Anderson’s Debut Is Less Wes Anderson-y Than You’d Think
'Bottle Rocket' may not have symmetry or pastels, but it's uniquely Andersonian all the same.
In ‘BlackBerry,’ Glenn Howerton Shows He’s More Than Dennis Reynolds
'BlackBerry' sees Howerton being less "Golden God" and more "Balding Demon."
Sydney Sweeney's Performance In 'Reality' Is More Than Your Average De-Glam
The rising star from 'Euphoria' proves herself as a precise, skillful actress.
'Barry' Finale: This Is the True Meaning Behind the Barry Berkman Movie
After four seasons of brilliant direction, we see the same story through the eyes of a Hollywood hack.
This Is the Only Way 'Succession' Could've Ended
If you feel empty and defeated by the finale, that means it worked.
Why Netflix Buying Indie Movies Is a Huge Bummer for Film Fans
How much does exposure count for when nothing leaves an impact?
Without Kenneth Anger, We Might Not Have Beautiful Weirdos Like David Lynch or John Waters
A gay occultist was one of the most influential directors of the 20th century.
Before 'Poor Things,' Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos Gave Us This Irreverent Period Drama
This 2018 movie is the first of hopefully many team-ups between the star and director.
Forget the Oscars, Cannes' Palme d'Or Is the True Test of a Movie's Quality
As a jumping-off point to explore the world of cinema, look to the Cannes winners.
Has a Horror Film Ever Won the Palme d'Or?
A horror movie only won the honor once, but there are plenty of other skin-crawling experiences for true sickos.
While You Wait for 'Oppenheimer,' Check Out This Weirdly Funny Atomic Bomb Documentary
You can draw a line from kitschy PSAs to our current misinformation firehose.