Ella Mae Morse: An Appreciation
Ella Mae Morse was one of the top singers of the 1940s and early 1950s. So why doesn’t anybody know about her?
How to Crush Your Soul on Valentine’s Day
Blue Valentine. Not for Valentine’s Day.
Country Wrong
The elements were all there. It was virtually brimming with possibility. But Country Strong just couldn’t hit the right notes.
Capsule Movie Reviews: Biutiful, Another Year, Inception, Tron:Legacy
Semi-quick takes on four movies: Biutiful, Another Year, Inception, and Tron: Legacy.
The Stupor Bowl
It’s that time again. Yay! Or rather: Yay. Or maybe: Yay?
Winter’s Bone: Loud Desperation and Quiet Despair
Winter’s Bone: Depressing, but in a good way.
Blurring the Lines of Animation
Seeing Toy Story 3 prompts a reflection on why it’s so good.
Oscars 2011: The Nominations
A few surprises in the 2011 Oscar nominations, but not too many.
127 Hours: A Late Review
127 Hours is good, not great, despite a surely-to-be-Oscar-nominated performance by James Franco.
Golden Globes: The Morning After
With the Globes handed out, how did the HFPA do? And how were my predictions?