Going through two decades of Sony’s franchise-building trials and tribulations.
Cool But Unattainable: Alfonso Cuarón’s Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
A modern classic that uses sex comedy trappings to explore deep and personal themes.
Debra Granik: Home Is Where You Make It
Tyler Heberle makes his TFS debut with a deep dive into the work of Debra Granik
A Celebration of Specialness: David Byrne's True Stories (1986)
Rock icon David Byrne’s lone directorial effort is a unique humanist delight that is worth seeking out.
I'm Not a Mistake: Creed (2015)
Ryan Coogler’s film is just as powerful as the one that began the Rocky series 40 years earlier.
Only in America: Rocky V (1990)
On how the sequel is all about the American Dream, for better and worse.
Everybody Can Change: Rocky IV (1985)
This often derided installment of the Rocky Balboa saga has more to offer than its reputation suggests.
The Prediction is Pain: Rocky III (1982)
Writer-director Stallone sacrifices character for entertainment in the second sequel in the series.
Going the Distance: Rocky (1976)
The Oscar Best Picture winner remains an essential underdog story.
Welcome to Brainerd: The Coen Brothers' Fargo (1996)
‘Minnesota nice’ is both skewered and praised in what might me the ultimate thesis statement of the Coens.
Give Me That Baby: The Coen Brothers' Raising Arizona (1987)
The Coens’ first screwball comedy ranks among their very best.
Expecting Great Things: The Coen Brothers' Barton Fink (1991)
As the Coens explored the life of the mind, they created their most personal and terrifying film.
I Got Big Ideas: The Coen Brothers’ The Hudsucker Proxy
A homage and “painstaking recreation” of the screwball comedies of yesteryear.
You Can't Stop What's Coming: The Coen Brothers' No Country for Old Men
Deconstructing the reasons why the 2007 film is one of the Coens’ best.
The Nutcracker and the Public Domain
Hollywood has a bit of an obsession when it comes to adapting stories in the public domain, Joey looks at The Nutcracker to explore how this may be changing.
From a Laugh to a Scream: Creepshow
Romero & King’s Creepshow is a masterwork of style, tone, and scares.
Grading Each Death in the Final Destination Franchise
Enjoy this kill list, but also watch out for the electrical shortage!
Serving the Picture: The Coen Brothers' Hail, Caesar!
A movie that asks, “Would that it ‘twere so simple?”
Classic Craven With A Twist: Scream 4
Scream 4, because of its status as a sequel and a remake, deserves a second look.
Small Scale Scares: The Gate
The Gate offers kid friendly scares that will still get under your skin.