“It is Herzog’s simultaneous exhibition of curiosity, awe, and irreverence in the face of the digitally connected world that makes ‘Lo and Behold’ a unique treatment of its subject that is not to be missed.”
“‘The Childhood of a Leader’ may not behold a traditional narrative, yet Corbet’s auterist style creates a memorable visceral effect.”
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
Jacob Oller on ‘The Tick,’ ‘I Love Dick’ and ‘Jean-Claude Van Johnson’
“For supposed ‘prestige TV,’ ‘The Night Of’ is simply lazy.”
“A deeply affecting and personal vision, it’s an essential entry in the history of eroticism in Canadian cinema.”
A Weekly Column on Love and Erotica in Cinema by Justine A. Smith
A Weekly Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
“At its best, ‘Little Men’ swings the viewer from the small, important signs of young friendship to the uncomfortable and conflicting economic interests of adults.”
“As reference humor and pop song needle drops become ironic jokes in and of themselves, stories like Kubo will outlive them all by having just a bit of substance behind the gags.”
“Chandra goes from being a charming ingénue to a woeful bastion of ignorance even more secluded from society than the eczema-plagued Jack.”
“‘The Social Network’ is a history lesson, but ‘Easy A’ remains coldly ensconced in the here and now.”
“As formally challenging as ‘The Pillow Book’ may be, it romantically creates a love affair unbound by its physical limits, connecting it to past and present through art and literature.”
A Weekly Column on Love and Erotica in Cinema by Justine A. Smith
“Joel Potrykus has emerged as one of Michigan’s brightest sons.”
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
“In many ways, it’s like watching the Olympics. You may not understand every event or even grasp the differences between the best in the world or last place, but you respect the talent behind it.”
“Zaillian and Price find themselves with quite a bit of ground to cover in the series’ final two episodes.”
“Through all of these corny musical numbers, the rom-com scenarios, and the outrageous ‘I Love Lucy’ levels of scheming, I find myself relating to Rebecca against the odds.”
A Weekly Column on Love and Erotica in Cinema by Justine A. Smith