Beyond delighted that my friend and former partner in critical crime Justin Chang has won the Pulitzer Prize in Criticism. Beyond deserving and a stellar human being into the bargain. A great day all around.

I was fortunate to be able to spend some time with protean director George Miller talking about both his new 'Furiosa' and his singular career. Here's what he said. latimes.com/entertainment-…

Once seen, never forgotten: Jar Jar Binks is one controversial ‘Star Wars’ character. But the actor who played him has never looked back. Carlos Aguilar has this unexpected report. nytimes.com/2024/05/03/mov…

I interviewed Shelley Duvall back in the day for my Joe Papp book (she'd been in 'Hair') and I always wondered what had happened to her. Now I know, and it turns out she's as wonderfully idiosyncratic as ever. nytimes.com/2024/04/25/sty…

I'm always interested in going behind the scenes of challenging movies. Here's how they shot the tennis in ‘Challengers.’ Fascinating. nytimes.com/2024/04/29/mov…

For those who want the whys are wherefores of the Slamdance move to Los Angeles, Mark Olsen has all the details.

While Sundance is going to take years to ponder whether or not to move, Slamdance has just up and decided to leave Park City. For Los Angeles. Could this be a trend? I'm not holding my breath.

Definitely an impressive group, but I miss the days when Cannes put critics on its jury. Yes, they really did.

I don't know who thought of this for Morgan Freeman, but it is a great idea.

It says here, courtesy Brooks Barnes , that Hollywood movies are embracing sex again. Why am I not surprised? nytimes.com/2024/04/28/bus…

'Rear Window,' 'Pickup on South Street,' 'All About Eve,' Thelma Ritter stole so many pictures.

So sad, Cantet's films were quite special.

Richard III inspired Shakespeare and two of our greatest film actors, Laurence Olivier and Ian McKellen. Now comes what might be a definitive investigation into whether or not Richard killed the young 'Princes in the Tower.' Read on and be enlightened. nytimes.com/2024/04/26/boo…

Caught up to 'Civil War' and am glad I did. Director Alex Garland is a master of smart pulp narration and Kirsten Dunst gives one of her best performances. And look for a knockout uncredited cameo by Jesse Plemons.

I've managed to avoid ‘Anyone but You,' at least so far, but this detailed look at the careful planning that made this Sydney Sweeney/Glen Powell film a success held me from start to finish. nytimes.com/2024/04/23/mov…

From a critical point of view, Nicole Kidman is certainly one of the most versatile of performers. But what do directors love about her? Carlos Aguilar asks the tough questions. nytimes.com/2024/04/24/mov…

When I took freshman English back in the day from Helen Vendler, did I have any idea that The New York Times would eulogize her as the '‘Colossus’ of poetry criticism.' No I did not. Wonder what she thought of the class. nytimes.com/2024/04/24/boo…

This is lots of fun, and holiday appropriate!

Could there possibly be 'at least 45 sequels' to 'The Amityville Horror.' With more on the way? That's as scary as the movie. nytimes.com/2024/04/20/mov…

Admittedly decades late, I have started watching 'Foyle's War.' First two season are so good, but am worrying that it can't keep up this high standard of excellence all the way to the end. Any thoughts from those who've seen it all?