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April 25, 2018

Disobedience: Sex, Religion, and Robert Smith, by Ian Brill

In his follow-up to the Oscar-winning film A Fantastic Woman, director Sebastián Lelio delivers another powerful performance-based film in his English-language debut. His camera’s adoration for his players allows for incredibly impactful moments, even when some of the storytelling can...

ian brill / movies / reviews / Theatrical Review

April 11, 2018

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami: Honesty in the Spotlight, by Ian Brill

At the start of Sophie Fiennes’ documentary on Grace Jones, Ms. Jones is singing “Slave to the Rhythm,” one of her biggest hits, under a golden mask of skull. It may seem like a surreal choice, an example of the...

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March 6, 2018

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March 5, 2018

Episode 572: Oscars 2018!

In this episode, Tyler is joined by Jason Eaken and Ian Brill to discuss this year’s Academy Awards ceremony!

2017 / ian brill / movies

January 13, 2018

Ian’s Top Ten of 2017

10. War for the Planet of the Apes The third film of Fox’s new Apes films is the brilliant culmination of what this series has been driving toward. For the first time in the franchise a film is entirely told...

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December 20, 2017

Bright: Rather Dim, by Ian Brill

David Ayer’s Suicide Squad was a mixed bag but easily the weakest aspect was the mystical villain Enchantress and her giant CGI-borne brother Incubus. Their place in their story felt like a concession — that superhero films must have big...

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November 2, 2017

Thor: Ragnarok: The Second-Best Film with Both Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill In It, by Ian Brill

Most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe heroes are marked by tragedy and internal struggle. Tony Stark uses snark to hide guilt and post-traumatic stress disorder. Steve Rogers is a man out of time. But Thor? Thor’s a good-looking prince who...