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Podcast hosted by Eileen Jones and Dolores McElroy: "Pondering the work of art in the age of crap cinema."
If you take an interest in the craft of acting, it's worth seeing Florence Pugh bring emotional power to the new Marvel movie THUNDERBOLTS. My review here: jacobin.com/2025/05/mcu-...
Florence Pugh’s Thunderbolts* Shocks Marvel Back to Life
Thunderbolts* is Marvel’s first piece of lively entertainment in years. Maybe there’s another decade of life left in the Marvel Cinematic Universe beast after all.
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May 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
If you take an interest in the craft of acting, it's worth seeing Florence Pugh bring emotional power to the new Marvel movie THUNDERBOLTS. My review here: jacobin.com/2025/05/mcu-...
My review of SNOW WHITE, which is lucky to have Rachel Zegler in it, because at least she salvages something out of this trainwreck: jacobin.com/2025/03/zegl...
Don’t Blame Rachel Zegler for Snow White
The press is blaming the young and very online actor Rachel Zegler for Snow White’s dismal box office showing. But Zegler’s performance as the original Disney princess is the only bright spot in an ot...
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March 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
My review of SNOW WHITE, which is lucky to have Rachel Zegler in it, because at least she salvages something out of this trainwreck: jacobin.com/2025/03/zegl...
It's getting fabulous reviews, though not from me. Soderbergh's second film released in a few months--PRESENCE came out in January. Where's the fire, Steven S.? jacobin.com/2025/03/blac...
Black Bag: Not Much to See Here
Black Bag is being hailed by critics as highly sophisticated cinematic fare — rather than an unambitious rush job by a talented director eager to move on to his next, similarly unsatisfying project.
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March 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
It's getting fabulous reviews, though not from me. Soderbergh's second film released in a few months--PRESENCE came out in January. Where's the fire, Steven S.? jacobin.com/2025/03/blac...
New Filmsuck essay! In praise of Jean Renoir's THE CRIME OF MONSIEUR LANGE (1936), a raffish film celebrating a workers' cooperative that can only flourish if they can get rid of their venal, abusive boss permanently. Hmm, what to do, what to do... www.patreon.com/posts/jean-r...
March 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
New Filmsuck essay! In praise of Jean Renoir's THE CRIME OF MONSIEUR LANGE (1936), a raffish film celebrating a workers' cooperative that can only flourish if they can get rid of their venal, abusive boss permanently. Hmm, what to do, what to do... www.patreon.com/posts/jean-r...
So pleased and proud that my brilliant Filmsuck co-host Dolores McElroy was chosen to interview her favorite director, Todd Haynes, after a screening of Haynes' FAR FROM HEAVEN at the Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley last night. So dreams still come true, at least at the PFA!
March 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
So pleased and proud that my brilliant Filmsuck co-host Dolores McElroy was chosen to interview her favorite director, Todd Haynes, after a screening of Haynes' FAR FROM HEAVEN at the Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley last night. So dreams still come true, at least at the PFA!
New Filmsuck episode! Our take on the bland and careful Oscars 2025 ceremony, featuring no outspoken troublemakers among celebrities at this time of angst and political turmoil in America. Jane Fonda, where are you? www.patreon.com/posts/this-a...
This Absurd Ritual, the Oscars | Filmsuck
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March 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
New Filmsuck episode! Our take on the bland and careful Oscars 2025 ceremony, featuring no outspoken troublemakers among celebrities at this time of angst and political turmoil in America. Jane Fonda, where are you? www.patreon.com/posts/this-a...
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Congratulations to best picture winner ANORA! Your old pals at MNE were early supporters of the film and we did an in-depth episode w/ Eileen Jones of Filmsuck right before it became a contender. Visit/revisit now! www.movienightextravaganza.com/episode-262-... #filmsky 📽️ @eileenj19.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Congratulations to best picture winner ANORA! Your old pals at MNE were early supporters of the film and we did an in-depth episode w/ Eileen Jones of Filmsuck right before it became a contender. Visit/revisit now! www.movienightextravaganza.com/episode-262-... #filmsky 📽️ @eileenj19.bsky.social
My last review before the Oscars, just under the wire jacobin.com/2025/03/im-s...
I’m Still Here Is Worthy of Oscar Hype
Walter Salles’s I’m Still Here is the true story of a left-wing political family in Brazil caught up in the dark days of the military dictatorship. It’s a riveting story with incredible character and ...
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March 2, 2025 at 11:21 PM
My last review before the Oscars, just under the wire jacobin.com/2025/03/im-s...
He was so good, it's hard to pick which Gene Hackman performances to celebrate. But I came up with an indisputable few, I think. A tribute to the consummate actor! jacobin.com/2025/02/gene...
RIP to Gene Hackman, the Everyman Actor
Legendary actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead this week at 95, brought a tough, working-class attitude to his mesmerizing performances.
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February 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
He was so good, it's hard to pick which Gene Hackman performances to celebrate. But I came up with an indisputable few, I think. A tribute to the consummate actor! jacobin.com/2025/02/gene...
New Filmsuck essay! It brings me to the outmost edge of escapism as I write at ridiculous length about the new BRIDGET JONES movie playing on Peacock, subtitled MAD ABOUT THE BOY and promising to be "the final chapter." www.patreon.com/posts/bridge...
February 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
New Filmsuck essay! It brings me to the outmost edge of escapism as I write at ridiculous length about the new BRIDGET JONES movie playing on Peacock, subtitled MAD ABOUT THE BOY and promising to be "the final chapter." www.patreon.com/posts/bridge...
Tryhard escapism in THE GORGE, featuring two fetching snipers in love, and some gratuitous poetry. My review:
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Young Snipers in Love Across The Gorge
Apple TV+’s The Gorge finds two attractive young snipers, Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, flirting across the abyss as they guard the gates of hell below. It’s a promising premise, but it never pays...
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February 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Tryhard escapism in THE GORGE, featuring two fetching snipers in love, and some gratuitous poetry. My review:
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Brand new episode! Our Oscar coverage begins with Sean Baker's ANORA! We are joined by Eileen Jones of @filmsuck1.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/vCcy-2F...
@alwaysflacko.bsky.social @neutron.bsky.social @movieruntime.bsky.social @cosmepolitics.bsky.social @eileenj19.bsky.social #FilmSky 📽️
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February 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Brand new episode! Our Oscar coverage begins with Sean Baker's ANORA! We are joined by Eileen Jones of @filmsuck1.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/vCcy-2F...
@alwaysflacko.bsky.social @neutron.bsky.social @movieruntime.bsky.social @cosmepolitics.bsky.social @eileenj19.bsky.social #FilmSky 📽️
www.youtube.com/live/vCcy-2F...
@alwaysflacko.bsky.social @neutron.bsky.social @movieruntime.bsky.social @cosmepolitics.bsky.social @eileenj19.bsky.social #FilmSky 📽️
It seems Steven Spielberg talked Ke Huy Quan into starring in this Valentine's Day-themed action-comedy fiasco. My review: jacobin.com/2025/02/love...
Love Hurts, and So Does Going to This Movie
Love Hurts is the Valentine’s Day–themed action movie you never asked for.
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February 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It seems Steven Spielberg talked Ke Huy Quan into starring in this Valentine's Day-themed action-comedy fiasco. My review: jacobin.com/2025/02/love...
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LIVE NOW! Our Oscar coverage continues.
We are joined by Becky Rice to talk about Jesse Eisenberg's A REAL PAIN @cosmepolitics.bsky.social @neutron.bsky.social @movieruntime.bsky.social @alwaysflacko.bsky.social
#FilmSky 📽️ www.youtube.com/live/8QLl5Fd...
We are joined by Becky Rice to talk about Jesse Eisenberg's A REAL PAIN @cosmepolitics.bsky.social @neutron.bsky.social @movieruntime.bsky.social @alwaysflacko.bsky.social
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February 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
LIVE NOW! Our Oscar coverage continues.
We are joined by Becky Rice to talk about Jesse Eisenberg's A REAL PAIN @cosmepolitics.bsky.social @neutron.bsky.social @movieruntime.bsky.social @alwaysflacko.bsky.social
#FilmSky 📽️ www.youtube.com/live/8QLl5Fd...
We are joined by Becky Rice to talk about Jesse Eisenberg's A REAL PAIN @cosmepolitics.bsky.social @neutron.bsky.social @movieruntime.bsky.social @alwaysflacko.bsky.social
#FilmSky 📽️ www.youtube.com/live/8QLl5Fd...
New Filmsuck episode we're calling "Valentine's Day Massacre: 3 Films." What do Rainer Werner Fassbinder's THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT and Preston Sturges' THE LADY EVE and THE PALM BEACH STORY have in common? You'll have to listen to find out! www.patreon.com/posts/valent...
February 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
New Filmsuck episode we're calling "Valentine's Day Massacre: 3 Films." What do Rainer Werner Fassbinder's THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT and Preston Sturges' THE LADY EVE and THE PALM BEACH STORY have in common? You'll have to listen to find out! www.patreon.com/posts/valent...
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The CFPB was dismantled over the weekend, with all activities suspended, its funding reduced to zero, and its headquarters temporarily closed—removing a crucial layer of oversight for consumer-facing financial companies. Staff members ordered to cease all ‘supervision and examination activities.
February 10, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The CFPB was dismantled over the weekend, with all activities suspended, its funding reduced to zero, and its headquarters temporarily closed—removing a crucial layer of oversight for consumer-facing financial companies. Staff members ordered to cease all ‘supervision and examination activities.
What a trainwreck every level: jacobin.com/2025/02/emil...
Emilia Pérez Is the Ultimate Unloved Oscar Nominee
Despite Emilia Pérez’s mixed reviews and poor audience reactions, Hollywood handed the musical 13 Oscar nominations in the hopes of proving its progressive bona fides. Then old tweets from its star su...
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February 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What a trainwreck every level: jacobin.com/2025/02/emil...
The title really should read "Beautiful-LOOKING," because THE BRUTALIST is shot in the gorgeous, bygone VistaVision format, but what a turgid, tortuous hash of a film this is. My attempt to figure out what the hell's going on with it here: jacobin.com/2025/02/the-...
The Brutalist Is a Confounding but Beautiful Mess
The Brutalist is a big and bold story of the immigrant experience and the postwar American dream. It’s confounding yet always interesting — a heartening thing in these cinematically tough times.
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February 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The title really should read "Beautiful-LOOKING," because THE BRUTALIST is shot in the gorgeous, bygone VistaVision format, but what a turgid, tortuous hash of a film this is. My attempt to figure out what the hell's going on with it here: jacobin.com/2025/02/the-...
It's a Very Special Filmsuck episode open to the public called "Dissecting David Lynch"! I interview writer and cinephile Alex Deley, who wrote a fantastic piece for JACOBIN magazine about the glories of Lynch films: www.patreon.com/posts/dissec...
Dissecting David Lynch with Alex Deley | Filmsuck
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February 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
It's a Very Special Filmsuck episode open to the public called "Dissecting David Lynch"! I interview writer and cinephile Alex Deley, who wrote a fantastic piece for JACOBIN magazine about the glories of Lynch films: www.patreon.com/posts/dissec...
It was great to discuss ANORA with the always-lively crew at Movie Night Extravaganza!
Brand new episode! Our Oscar coverage begins with Sean Baker's ANORA! We are joined by Eileen Jones of @filmsuck1.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/vCcy-2F...
@alwaysflacko.bsky.social @neutron.bsky.social @movieruntime.bsky.social @cosmepolitics.bsky.social @eileenj19.bsky.social #FilmSky 📽️
www.youtube.com/live/vCcy-2F...
@alwaysflacko.bsky.social @neutron.bsky.social @movieruntime.bsky.social @cosmepolitics.bsky.social @eileenj19.bsky.social #FilmSky 📽️
February 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
It was great to discuss ANORA with the always-lively crew at Movie Night Extravaganza!
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Our coalition has grown to 30,000 federal employees. Details regarding new guidance will be distributed. For those not in our coalition, here is a public message: hide any online content that is public, document everything you witness or experience, and keep daily notes at home with dates and times.
January 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Our coalition has grown to 30,000 federal employees. Details regarding new guidance will be distributed. For those not in our coalition, here is a public message: hide any online content that is public, document everything you witness or experience, and keep daily notes at home with dates and times.
Can't exactly recommend it--it's agony to watch. But nobody can deny Mike Leigh knows how to do these tormented-working-class-people portraits. My review of HARD TRUTHS, at a time of way too many hard truths: jacobin.com/2025/01/mike...
Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths Is Powerful and Tormenting
Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths is another triumph by that legendary dramatist of working-class British life. But films like Leigh’s are a rare breed these days.
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January 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Can't exactly recommend it--it's agony to watch. But nobody can deny Mike Leigh knows how to do these tormented-working-class-people portraits. My review of HARD TRUTHS, at a time of way too many hard truths: jacobin.com/2025/01/mike...
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Tonight! SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS a taut, sharply written 1957 noir/thriller about an unscrupulous PR man & a powerful broadway columnist. with Harry Marks ! @alwaysflacko.bsky.social @neutron.bsky.social @movieruntime.bsky.social @cosmepolitics.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/27uBbDS... #FilmSky 📽️
January 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Tonight! SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS a taut, sharply written 1957 noir/thriller about an unscrupulous PR man & a powerful broadway columnist. with Harry Marks ! @alwaysflacko.bsky.social @neutron.bsky.social @movieruntime.bsky.social @cosmepolitics.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/27uBbDS... #FilmSky 📽️