Guy Ritchie In 2000, Guy Ritchie took the world by storm with his directorial debut Snatch, starring Brad Pitt and Benicio Del Toro. The film set a new standard in filmmaking, but it was just too daring for Academy voters,...
When I was a teenager, I hated Leonardo DiCaprio. If you had asked me why at the time, I’m not sure I would’ve been able to tell you. I likely would’ve mumbled something about his being a bad actor who...
In a recent episode of his podcast, commentator Ben Shapiro addressed the controversy surrounding comedian Kevin Hart and his decision not to host this year’s Academy Awards. Shapiro was frustrated with the situation and, in characteristic fashion, chose to make...
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In a recent National Review article, film critic Kyle Smith discussed Tamara Jenkins’ new film Private Life, starring Kathryn Hahn and Paul Giamatti. The film depicts the frustration of infertility, as a married couple tries unsuccessfully to get pregnant. Smith’s...
It was recently reported that actors Josh Gad and Paul Walter Hauser have both launched their own social media campaigns to play The Penguin in the upcoming Batman film. And, while an argument could certainly be made for Gad, whose...
Like many people, I’m a big fan of Jerry Seinfeld. Not only is he responsible for quite possibly the greatest sitcom ever made, but his comedic sensibilities – those of exasperated amusement with the world around us – influenced an...
Much has been made about the box office failure of Ron Howard’s Solo: A Star Wars Story. Falling well short of the projections, Solo is considered the first official flop of the franchise. There have been several different theories as...
If you’re familiar at all with Christian film, you’re probably aware of the frustrating tendency of these filmmakers to paint non-believers not only with a broad brush, but with a condescending tone. This is especially true of atheist characters, who...