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It’s early, but the best #Sundance film I’ve seen so far is Beth de Araújo’s JOSEPHINE, a potent drama about an 8-year-old who witnesses an assaults. The film feels driven by the psychology of a child confused and afraid. Here’s my review for @theplaylist.bsky.social: theplaylist.net/josephine-re...

Review: At Sundance's final blowout in Park City, killer unicorns and unraveling pop stars take the stage Even as attendees feel the nostalgic pull of Park City, the fest's first weekend supplies confrontational fare such as Casper Kelly’s "Buddy" and Charli XCX in "The Moment."

Like Brat summer, the Park City winter era is ending. But before it does, it still want to scrap over the value of art with movies about Charli XCX, Wu-Tang Clan, killer unicorns, Gregg Araki sex comedies, and former Sundance-hater John Wilson.

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‘Once Upon A Time In Harlem’ review: Invigorating doc celebrates legacy of the Harlem Renaissance Filmmaker David Greaves expertly shapes footage shot by his father at a 1972 meeting of the Renaissance's key players

I've seen some pretty incredible films in my years coming to Sundance. But I won't soon forget the experience of watching ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM. Here's my review.

‘The History Of Concrete’ review: US comedian John Wilson constructs an entertaining, surprising and poignant debut The 'How To With John Wilson' star uses the building material as a jumping off point for a meditation on life and death

Here's my Sundance review of THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE, a welcome continuation of HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON in feature-length form.

David Lynch as Gordon Cole in season two of “Twin Peaks,” enthusiastically ordering massive, massive quantities of pie at the Double R Diner from Shelly Johnson, in advance of the epic poem he plans to write in celebration of both its sugary deliciousness and being able to actually hear Shelly without the assistance of his hearing aids.

It’s National Pie Day, and you know what that means! Gordon Cole getting hopped up on massive, massive quantities, and extolling the virtues of my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, which unpacks every David Lynch acting performance — those you love and don’t even know! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dreame...

My silly annual tradition

Thread: this year’s 10 Best Picture #Oscars nominees as scenes with The Muppets

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson

Sundance's first major drama arrives early with the heartbreaking 'Josephine' In The Times’ first daily newsletter from Sundance 2026, several movies lead the pack, including Charli XCX’s "The Moment" and "Buddy," starring a homicidal orange unicorn.

What to watch today at Sundance? Our first taste of recommendations and reactions is here, including quick notes on JOSEPHINE, THE MOMENT, BUDDY and THE DISCIPLE. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Give her the world! Absolutely love her! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Absolute queen shit 👑

Teyana 🔥 Taylor

Backstage after winning the L.A. Film Critics Awards this month, and now a first-time Oscar nominee.

📸: Matt Harbicht
via @lafilmcritics.bsky.social

Portrait of Teyana Taylor, wearing a tuxedo, adjusting her collar and looking up and to the left. Photographed by Matt Harbicht

Portrait of Teyana Taylor in the Biltmore Hotel’s Emerald Ballroom, wearing a black and white tuxedo. Photographed by Matt Harbicht

Teyana Taylor, winner of the 2025 L.A. Film Critics’ Best Supporting Performance Award for her portrayal of Perfidia Beverly Hills in Paul Thomas Anderson’s ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER — and now, Academy Award nominee — photographed at the 51st Los Angeles Film Critics Awards.

📸 Matt Harbicht

‘MERCY’ Review: Chris Pratt’s ‘MINORITY REPORT’ Redux is Better Than You Suspect, But Still Not Great Courtney Howard // Film Critic MERCY Rated PG-13, 1 hour and 40 minutes Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov Starring: Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, Kylie Ro…

Chris Pratt’s MINORITY REPORT redux #MercyMovie / #Mercy is better than you suspect, but still Not Great. Rebecca Ferguson is the best thing about it.

My review: freshfiction.tv/mercy-review...

Next month, we've got the Los Angeles premiere of Lee Anne Schmitt's first feature since her @lafilmcritics.bsky.social Douglas Edwards-winning PURGE THIS LAND!

Nia DaCosta Injects New Blood Into “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” In this gory sequel to Danny Boyle’s “28 Years Later,” an undead threat that has ravaged Britain turns out to be no match for the reality of living human evil.

28 YEARS LATER: BONEHENGE, reviewed. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

I didn't just move to Los Angeles. I stepped into a movie Reflecting on a city that beguiled her from the screen, our critic Amy Nicholson kicks off our celebration of the 101 best L.A. movies.

A love letter to my favorite city -- and a salute to my first apartment, just two blocks from the bowling alley in THE BIG LEBOWSKI 🎳

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Happy to have contributed to this huge project.! The LA Times’ list of The 101 Best Los Angeles Movies, a list that goes beyond the obvious choices. Had the chance to write blurbs about some of my favorites like the Huntington Park-set MOSQUITA Y MARI: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Review: Belgium's Dardenne brothers return with clear-eyed, compassionate 'Young Mothers' The Cannes-winning sibling filmmakers continue their exploration of young people's lives in crisis, never with easy answers but always with a keen sensitivity.

Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne haven't made a great film in a little while. But they keep making really good ones, and there's still nobody who works the same cinematic turf as them. For the @latimes.com, I reviewed their latest, YOUNG MOTHERS.

Let's go hunt wolverines

Movie News LIVE! Jan. 16, 2026 | Kathleen Kennedy | Dunesday | Matthew McConaughey YouTube video by Breakfast All Day movie reviews

Today at Noon Pacific! It's our Friday Movie News livestream. Lots to discuss, including that big #StarWars shakeup and the Dec. 18 #Dunesday blockbuster showdown. See you soon at our Breakfast All Day YouTube channel ⬇️

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Review: In smart splatter horror ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,' faith and science crawl from the muck Director Nia DaCosta chases "Hedda" with the fourth entry in the "28 Days Later" series, boasting rampaging performances by Ralph Fiennes and "Sinners" star Jack O'Connell.

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE is gruesomely both low and highbrow, the movie equivalent of Jell-O wrestling an anthropology professor at Burning Man, which may have been the inspiration for Ralph Fiennes’ spry and mesmerizing Dr. Ian Kelson

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The 101 best Los Angeles movies Our list of the 101 best Los Angeles movies is as sprawling as the city, and includes "Chinatown," "Clueless," "Blade Runner," "Mulholland Drive," "Heat," "Pulp Fiction," "The Big Lebowski" and "La La...

I can't believe this is finally out in the world. It's the work of many people: 17 contributors who really know the city, 101 write-ups, beautiful photo sourcing and illustrations, smart design. My thanks to everyone involved. Tell us what we missed. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

8 Things We Learned About ‘THE BRIDE!’ and its Trailer Courtney Howard // Film Critic Even if you haven’t seen James Whale’s 1935 horror film, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, you’re probably still vaguely familiar with the titular character’s origin story. She …

#TheBride / #TheBrideMovie is one of my most anticipated films this year - and I got to ask Director-Writer Maggie Gyllenhaal about the “punk” nature of her bold, feminist reimagining. Jessie Buckley & Christian Bale are an unbeatable force. 🖤⚡️🎥

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The Dreamer’s Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor The Dreamer’s Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor [Simon, Brent] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Dreamer’s Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor

One year ago today, David Lynch left us. My book THE DREAMER'S PATH, featuring 60+ interviews, unpacks his surprisingly robust life as an actor, and how this heretofore unexplored part of his enormous creative output intersects with his broader embrace of "the art life." www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGGDFCDK

This chilling documentary touches on how Paraguayan dictator Alfredo Stroessner, the longest standing authoritarian in South America who was backed by the U.S, aided Nazi doctor Josef Mengele. I reviewed UNDER THE FLAGS, THE SUN for Variety: variety.com/2026/film/re...

YouTube video by Bramble Jam Media You Missed the Best Christmas Movie of 2025 | The Baltimorons Full Review

Reviewing one of 2025’s best Christmas movies, The Baltimorons, with the gang at Deck the Hallmark. #filmsky 📽 @deckthehallmark.bsky.social

‘Killer Whale’ Review: Aquatic Horror-Thriller Simply Serves Its Porpoise Survival’s a beach in Jo-Anne Brechin’s familiar, but well orca-strated “when animals attack” b-movie.

KILLER WHALE gave me a rare and glorious opportunity to work on my porpoise puns *and* pontificate about animals and their publicists.

My review is at @thewrap.com!

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review (Satanist v Atheist: Dawn of Boning?) A movie that's as metal as you can get while still having Duran Duran on the soundtrack

Uh huh huh, they said bone. Bones are cool. And 28 years Later: The Bone Temple is totally metal (aside from the Duran Duran, though that's fun too). My review: lytrules.substack.com/p/28-days-la...

‘28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE’ Review: Nia DaCosta Delivers a Bonkers Entry In The Franchise Courtney Howard // Film Critic 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE Rated R, 1 hour and 49 minutes Directed by: Nia DaCosta Starring: Jack O’Connell, Ralph Fiennes, Chi Lewis-Parry, Alfie Williams…

Though I didn’t love #28YearsLaterTheBoneTemple (has a few flaws holding it back), there’s a lot to celebrate, like it being different than the last entry AND housing a metal AF sequence that you *have* to experience in a theater.

My review: freshfiction.tv/28-years-lat...

Jodie Foster grants grown-up whodunit A Private Life an elegant gravity A Private Life revolves around a death, but filmmaker Rebecca Zlotowski's movie unspools like a date-night confection for the arthouse crowd.

I reviewed A PRIVATE LIFE, which is a rare recent opportunity to see Jodie Foster in a big-screen role. I love her in it, but only sorta like the movie.

On this episode, we're covering a fairly eclectic swath of recent cinema, plus paying tribute to the late Béla Tarr. #filmsky 📽️ apple.co/49PkWns