I recently had an opportunity to join with some other writers in a roundtable interview with Ron Howard, director of Hillbilly Elegy, based on the memoir by J.D. Vance about growing up in Appalachia and the Rust Belt and eventually going to Yale Law School. The film deals mostly with his family life and the…
After 22 years, it?s time [again] for?Animaniacs? If you?re familiar with those words, the theme song is probably already in your head. By rebooting Animaniacs for the next generation, Hulu has revived one of the true classic animated series of the mid-90s. For those who are unfamiliar, Animaniacs followed the antics of the Warner Brothers Wakko and Yakko and the Warner…
Two stories, both beloved by generations. One of a girl who slips through the looking glass and finds herself in a magical world of singing flowers, a grinning cat, and a red queen. The other of the boy who wouldn?t grow up, and instead journeyed to the second star on the right and straight on…
The more things change, the more they stay the same? or get worse? In their latest documentary, The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel, filmmakes Joel Bakan and Jennifer Abbott return to explore the underlying issues of corporate greed and how it is currently affecting our lives. The sequel to 2003?s compelling doc The Corporation, Bakan and Abbott…
Set in the 1840s, acclaimed palaeontologist Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) continues her daily search for fossils along the harsh coastline of Lyme Regis. Although she has made significant contributions to the scientific community, she is now largely ignored by the male-dominated historical society and spends her days looking for common fossils to sell to rich…
In Dinner with Friends, Abby is a single woman suffering from a recent break who is dreading the day?s Thanksgiving celebrations. When she commits to spend the day with her dear friend Molly (Malin Akerman), a movie star and recent divorcee, Abby believes that she can make it through the holiday? until she discovers that Molly…
Amidst the stunning landscapes of Monte Carlo, a young woman (Lily James) is surprised to find herself caught in the midst of a sweeping romance with eligible bachelor, Maxim DeWinter (Armie Hammer). When the two wed quickly, he brings her home to his elegant manor of Manderley. As the new Mrs. DeWinter settles into their…
With the US Election ticking closer, ScreenFish turns back the clock 25 years to rewatch Rob Reiner?s THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT. When President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) meet impetuous lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), he is instantly taken with her and pursues a relationship. However, their budding romance sparks questions about his character and his…
From Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-Ho, the classic Memories of Murder is based on Korean?s first real serial killer who committed his murders from 1986 ? 199 until they were caught in 2019. Originally released in 2003, Memories tells the story of a big city detective from Seoul who has to team up with 2 inept small city cops in…
As the World Series continues on in the real world, we thought that it would be fun to get in the game with Moneyball, the Oscar-nominated film that tells the story of Oakland A?s GM Billy Beane and his attempt to change the sport of baseball using new statistical techniques. This week, we welcome back…
