Review: Ryan Stevens Harris’ ‘Moon Garden’
“More than just another dream-state drama, ‘Moon Garden’ is a moving ode to mother-daughter bonds.”
Review: Mickey Reece’s ‘Country Gold’
“‘Country Gold,’ with all its simplicity and overt homages, never feels boring. Reece seems invested in innovation. He’s an indie filmmaker who can take on any genre, one who probably won’t abandon his community for an MCU check.”
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Schmigadoon!’
‘Schmigadoon’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio’s Apple TV+ series.
Review: John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein’s ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’
“In a film world full of geek culture adaptations, Daley and Goldstein’s 2023 adaptation is the functional and rewarding film that ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ fans have long awaited.”
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Kindred’
‘Kindred’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Hulu series.
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘A Not So Merry Christmas’
‘A Not So Merry Christmas’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Mark Alazraki’s 2022 Netflix movie.
Mystical Ennui: Peter Cook at a Distance
“Peter Cook was never able to bridge the distance between his personal world and his many creations, and one gets the impression that he derived a certain satisfaction from keeping people guessing.”
How to Cannonball an Aquarium
“‘Tales from the Gimli Hospital’ is an accessible and logical entry point for Maddin-curious cinephiles.”
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘The Munsters’
‘The Munsters’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Rob Zombie’s 2022 movie.
Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘The Munsters’
‘The Munsters’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every song in Rob Zombie’s 2022 movie.
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Meet Cute’
‘Meet Cute’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Alex Lehmann’s 2022 Peacock movie.
Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘Meet Cute’
‘Meet Cute’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every song in Alex Lehmann’s 2022 Peacock movie.
Dissecting Toxic Masculinity in Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s Cinema
“With contemporary independent filmmakers like Sanal Kumar Sasidharan and his lot who stay true to their singular vision and distinctive voice, the rising new wave of Indian cinema looks set to grow bigger and stronger in the near future.”
Review: Bertrand Mandico’s ‘After Blue’
“‘After Blue’ isn’t completely impenetrable, and it is lovely to look at, but if there’s a strong feminist statement being made — underneath the flagrant nudity and sexual escapades — it’s buried pretty deep.”
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Samaritan’
‘Samaritan’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every main actor and character in Julius Avery’s 2022 Amazon movie.
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Day Shift’
‘Day Shift’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every main performer and character in J.J. Perry’s 2022 Netflix movie.
Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘Day Shift’
‘Day Shift’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every featured song in J.J. Perry’s 2022 Netflix movie.
In a State of Exile: ‘The Last of England’ in 1987
“If ‘The Angelic Conversation’ portrays a time where loving affection could be found amongst the rubble of industrialization, then ‘The Last of England’ shows how affection, love and hope are lost qualities of a paradisal past.”
Collecting Movies with Raymond Rea
Raymond Rea Interview: Greg Carlson and the filmmaker/educator discuss movie collecting.
Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘Valley of the Dead’
‘Valley of the Dead’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every featured song in Alberto de Toro and Javier Ruiz Caldera’s Netflix movie.