Essays

"Hard Funny" and Deeply Sincere: How 'The Righteous Gemstones' Strikes the Perfect Balance

This highly unique, Bradley Cooper-starring season opener showcased the unsung comedy at its absolute best

Mar 16 •

Gabriel Frieberg

Weekend Read: 'Nickel Boys' Director RaMell Ross on the "Epic Banal," Adaptation, and the Power of Cinema

"Nickel Academy doesn't emerge in America's shadow—it emerges in its sunlight."

Jan 27 •

Gabriel Frieberg

Weekend Read: The Legacy of David Lynch

An in-depth conversation about Lynch and his oeuvre with Kevin Pettit (See You at the Movies)

Jan 19 •

Gabriel Frieberg

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The Plus Sides and Perils of "Spinoff" TV

What the success of HBO's 'The Penguin' signals

Nov 17, 2024 •

Gabriel Frieberg

What Can We Learn from Hollywood's Most Disastrous Flops?

Talking through the new book 'Box Office Poison' with author and critic Tim Robey

Nov 11, 2024 •

Gabriel Frieberg

Weekend Read: Juror #2's (Lack of) Day in Court

Why was 94-year-old Clint Eastwood's new legal drama disbarred, and is it any good?

Nov 3, 2024 •

Gabriel Frieberg

Weekend Read: Is 'Conclave' Fun Enough?

Kevin Pettit of "See You At The Movies" and Schmear break down where Ralph Fiennes’ 'Conclave' hits the mark—and where it misses.

Oct 27, 2024 •

Gabriel Frieberg

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Weekend Read: How to 'Exhibit Forgiveness' with Artist Titus Kaphar

The first-time director opens up about his impactful new film: "Hollywood loves clichés about painting."

Oct 20, 2024 •

Gabriel Frieberg

Weekend Read: Stock Up on 'Industry' S3 with Creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down

“Discontent and unhappiness are not the same... If we were content, we wouldn’t want to keep moving forward or be doing Season Four."

Oct 13, 2024 •

Gabriel Frieberg

Weekend Read: Why Do I Find Myself, Alone, Defending 'Joker: Folie à Deux'?

The case for the year's most despised film

Oct 6, 2024 •

Gabriel Frieberg

The Recent Rash of Body Horror

With 'The Substance,' 'Shell,' and 'Nightbitch,' Body Horror broke out at TIFF. Why is the subgenre hotter than ever?

Sep 22, 2024 •

Gabriel Frieberg

Adam Sandler: Love You (Netflix)

The Sandman and Josh Safdie team up for cosmic comedic chaos

Aug 30, 2024 •

Gabriel Frieberg

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