Exploring the Electrifying Chaos of “Uncut Gems” (2019): A Review

In the landscape of modern cinema, few films resonate with raw intensity and frenetic energy like the Safdie Brothers‘ “Uncut Gems.” Released in 2019, this cinematic tour de force stars Adam Sandler in a career-defining role, demonstrating the full breadth of his acting capabilities. Crafted with meticulous care by Benny and Josh Safdie, “Uncut Gems” … Read more

‘Elio’ Had Pixar’s Worst Box Office Opening Weekend Ever

Despite solid reviews, Pixar’s latest film, Elio, does not look like a hit. The studio’s latest animated feature opened with just an estimated $21 million in ticket sales in U.S. theaters — which makes it the worst opening in the history of Pixar, the much-beloved creators of cartoon classics like Toy Story, Ratatouille, and The Incredibles. That $21 million … Read more

“If I Get Specific About What I’m Doing, Why I’m Doing It, the Humor Will Be There”: Tim Bagley, Back To One, Episode 346

Tim Bagley has so much experience doing comedy on television that his credits read like a comprehensive list of every sit com over the past 30 years. But his depiction of Brad Schraeder on the HBO series Somebody Somewhere is on another level. It’s beautiful, truthful, restrained work, that is often hilarious and sometimes very moving. … Read more