Archive - Commentary Track

The Richest Man in Town

What we have to give to each other.

19 hrs ago •

Billions In, Billions Out

Franchises don’t always mitigate risk.

Dec 23 •

'Nickel Boys' and Who Gets Seen

RaMell Ross' first-person camera isn't a gimmick; it's thematically essential to his powerful film.

Dec 22 •

Can a Dog Save 'Superman'?

Some brief thoughts on the teaser trailer for James Gunn's 'Superman' reboot.

Dec 19 •

'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' Is a Tonal Mess and also the Best One Yet

It took three movies to assemble a proper cast, but at least we're here now.

Dec 18 •

'Mufasa: The Lion King': Creative Death in the Circle of Life

What are we doing here.

Dec 17 •

'September 5': The Day the News Broke

Tim Fehlbaum's riveting drama shows a turning point in following the story and creating televised drama.

Dec 15 •

‘Biggest Heist Ever’ and Forcing a True Crime Narrative

The new Netflix documentary is more ‘Burn After Reading,’ than ‘Ocean’s Eleven.’

Dec 13 •

Westeros Conquered Middle-earth

'Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' feels like it owes more to 'Game of Thrones' than Tolkien.

Dec 11 •

Atlanta Film Critics Circle Selects 'Anora' as Best Film of 2024

First the Palme d'Or and now Best Picture from AFCC. EQUALLY PRESTIGIOUS.

Dec 9 •

A Big Problem with Screener Season

FYC campaigns are banking hard on recency bias.

Dec 6 •

'Dahomey' and 'Kneecap' Seek a Future in the Shadow of Colonization

Two 2024 movies explore how a new generation works to reforge their culture.

Dec 4 •

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