Brokeback Mountain (2005)

I wrote about this extraordinary movie for In Review Online to commemorate its 20th anniversary.

The Odyssey [Round Two] (Nolan, 2026)

My initial thoughts on The Odyssey can be found here. I saw The Odyssey in IMAX 70MM. I've had many good conversations about The Odyssey since it was released a month ago, and its staying power in the zeitgeist is due at least in part to its presentation.

Minions & Monsters (Coffin, 2026)

I'm a Minions guy–have been since Despicable Me. I hid behind the veil of irony for a long time, mostly to protect a false sense of integrity associated with my affection for highbrow fare. "Someone can't like Minions and Malick," I whispered to

Lucky Strike (2026, Lurie)

I don't usually write reviews three weeks after having watched the film in question, and Lucky Strike isn't even a movie that's worth the trouble (nor has it really stuck around in my mind), but something about it compels me to engage with it

At War with Rising Up and Rising Down - Introduction

The story of how someone finds their way to Rising Up and Rising Down is not as interesting as the book itself, but because of its scarcity it's at least a little more interesting than your average Kindle purchase. To wit: I'll admit to being something

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The Odyssey [Round Two] (Nolan, 2026)

Minions & Monsters (Coffin, 2026)

Lucky Strike (2026, Lurie)

At War with Rising Up and Rising Down - Introduction