1991

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A Spooky And Ooky Success
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A Spooky And Ooky Success

While the plot of the film is formulaic in structure, The Addams Family finds its success in the culmination of all its parts.

FLAMING EARS: A Unique Piece of Underground Filmmaking Resurfaces in 4K
FLAMING EARS: A Unique Piece of Underground Filmmaking Resurfaces in 4K

Flaming Ears is guaranteed to be unlike anything you’ve seen before.

ONLY YESTERDAY, Isao Takahata's Forgotten Masterpiece, 30 Years Later
ONLY YESTERDAY, Isao Takahata’s Forgotten Masterpiece, 30 Years Later

Thirty years on, the poignant, thoughtful Only Yesterday stands out as a mature, sophisticated gem among Studio Ghibli’s catalog.

CENTER STAGE: A Legend Lives On
CENTER STAGE: A Legend Lives On

One hopes that this new restoration reignites interest not just in the film, which is an absolute masterpiece, but in the career of Ruan Lingyu.

THE STRANGER (AGANTUK): A Kinship With The Past
THE STRANGER (AGANTUK): A Kinship With The Past

Satyajit Ray’s Agantuk (The Stranger) attempts two examinations of India – one of gender dynamics and the other a much more philosophical look.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Mr. Plow”
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Mr. Plow”

In this latest episode of The Simpsons Greatest Hits, we look back at the side hustle and catchy jingle of “Mr. Plow”.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Homer at the Bat”
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Homer At The Bat”

In this latest episode of The Simpsons Greatest Hits, we look at the multi guest starring 1992 baseball episode Homer at the Bat.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "The Way We Was"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “The Way We Was”

In this latest episode of The Simpsons greatest hits, we look at an early prequel episode introducing the love story of Homer and Marge in “The WayWe Was”.

QUEEN OF DIAMONDS: A Masterful Depiction of Life on the Margins
QUEEN OF DIAMONDS: A Masterful Depiction Of Life On The Margins

Surviving the experience of Queen of Diamons means being rewarded with a film that has more to say with far fewer words than much of independent cinema today.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "Treehouse of Horror II"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Treehouse of Horror II”

In this latest episode of The Simpsons greatest hits, we look at the early Halloween special Treehouse of Horror II.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "Lisa's Subsitute"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Lisa’s Subsitute”

In this latest series of The Simpsons Greatest Hits, we review “Lisa’s Substitute,” a well-acted, well-written episode with a perfect finale.

DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST: A Dreamlike Vision That Still Rings True
DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST: A Dreamlike Vision That Still Rings True

Julie Dash’s 1991 debut still feels like an eye opening experience when viewed over 25 years later- you need to let it in to your life.

ONLY YESTERDAY: Unfolding In The Countryside
ONLY YESTERDAY: Unfolding In The Countryside

Blending grounded animation with fantasy, Only Yesterday is a stunning work from Studio Ghibli, expressing down-to-earth life in the country.

A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY: Fear And The Future
A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY: Fear And The Future

Revisiting Edward Yang’s A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY, a complex and emotional film that explores the past and the present in its 4 hour runtime.