Illuminating chat with the cast of Justin Lin's new film "Last Days."

Kathryn Bigelow delivers suspense packed into command centers, situation rooms, and a handful of critical minutes as the world trembles on the brink of nuclear war.

Justin Lin's dramatization of John Allen Chau's ill-fated quest to convert an isolated tribe will raise hackles on all sides... but also, compelling questions. open.substack.com/pub/cinesaur...

A great chat with Samuel Van Grinsven about his chilling ghost story "Went Up the Hill." Happy Hallowe'en, indeed...

A five-part documentary on the life and work of Martin Scorsese? Yes, please!

Playwright KJ Moran Velz opens up about her new play 'Mother Mary'

Fun chat with Tom Coiner about his role as Paul in Merrimack Rep's production of 'Misery!'

There's more to this based-on-real-life Netflix series about a gay Marine in the midst of Don't Ask, Don't Tell than meets the log line.

Liz Callaway is coming to Boston to host an evening of previews and conversation about five new musicals in development. What fun to chat with her about it!

I was hoping for more heat from Greengrass' latest...

"Let's Do the Time Warp Again!"

Here's a review of the American Experience documentary "Hard Hat Riot," the moment on May 8, 1970 that saw an epic clash between construction workers and student protestors - and a reformulation of how the GOP positioned itself with respect to the working class it continues to exploit.

Love the Indigo Girls? Then Alexandra Bombach's documentary about them, "It's Only Life After All," is a must watch. It was a joy to chat with Alexandra Bombach about making the film.

What a privilege to talk to director Marc Levin and author David Paul Kuhn about their documentary premiering tomorrow on American Experience.

So much fun to talk with comedian Chris Grace about the solo show he's bringing to Boston. www.theatermirror.net?p=9155

Today's "Over-the-Shoulder" review revisits one of the best of the "Star Wars" movies.

NOT a review, unfortunately.

Hallowe'en season is just about upon us and this ghost story will chill you to the core.

An illuminating chat with Søren Green about his film "B.O.Y. - Bruises of Yesterday" cinesaurusrex.substack.com/p/sren-green...

A career best for Russell Tovey - and Tom Blythe does impressive work as well. cinesaurusrex.substack.com/p/review-pla...

"Brokeback" it's not, but Josh O'Connor and Paul Mescal do amazing work in this movie. cinesaurusrex.substack.com/p/film-revie...

She was "the world's most beautiful photographer," and she took gorgeous photos to boot... so why have you never heard of her?

What a happy chat with an old friend!

Weird, wild, and kinda wonderful.

When Willem Dafoe shows up at your door looking to rent your basement, think it over. Carefully.

What a pleasure to chat with Joy Behar about her hilarious show "My First Ex-Husband"

What a privilege it was to speak with Alice Wu, the director of "Saving Face" - a classic that's now part of The Criterion Collection.

Looking back with Tom Goss on his career, and looking forward at his next album.

Fun chat with musician, filmmaker, and actor Jack Tracy about his TV series on Dekkoo.

Fun chat with Keith Haring biographer Brad Gooch!

Fun chat with Paul Oremland (yes, that Paul Oremland, of '100 Men') about his compelling feature "Mysterious Ways." open.substack.com/pub/cinesaur...

Check out the chat with "Stranger By the Lake" auteur Alain Guirardie about his newest steamy thriller, "Misericordia." open.substack.com/pub/cinesaur...

There are trans Americans right now looking out at this world and wondering if anyone is going to stand up for them and for their simple right to exist. Well, I am. We are. We will.

What a pleasure and privilege to chat with comedian Chris Grace about his ScarJo show, which is scheduled to play at the Kennedy Center this summer. Will the art police allow the show to go on?

- If you are someone who was conceived through IUI / IVF, what is your perspective on these medical fertility interventions ? Would you want to use them for your own family-building? If you're willing to share your insights and experiences, or know someone who might, let's chat!

- Why (and how) single individuals embark on solo parenthood using IVF and IUI. - The first-hand experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals who have worked with queer-supportive clinics - or clinics that were not supportive, inclusive, and respectful.

- How being a donor enables greater extended family building and expands on our ideas of family, especially since found family is such an important part of the queer community. - Why families choose IVF or IUI as the best option for them.

Hey Bluesky friends and community - I'm writing a series of article about IVF / IUI and queer families. Who out there has experience being or working with a donor or gestational surrogate? I'd love to research several articles:

What fun to look back on the movies of 2024.

Happy Christmas, all y’all!!

Almost as much fun as Christmas Morning is the announcement of the Boston Online Film Critics Association (BOFCA) winners! Top 10 Films 1. THE BRUTALIST 2. THE SUBSTANCE 3. ANORA 4. I SAW THE TV GLOW 5. DUNE: PART TWO 6. NICKEL BOYS 7. HARD TRUTHS 8. FLOW 9. WICKED 10. NOSFERATU

Always a pleasure to interview Steve Maler of CSC. Here's what he had to say about directing a musically rich stage version of "A Christmas Carol."

Here's a bit of fun as we face the new year.

They're two men in love, but that's not the reason for the prejudice they face. They're an interracial couple: Human and Srolta. But their bond spans light years and glows true in MOONLIGHT.

A man must say goodbye to the mother who adopted him — and hazard questions from his siblings who want to know about the angel who brought him to their doorstep all those years ago.

When Cadeuceus Trimble, age 104, signs up for a procedure that will let him live his whole life over again, he thinks he knows what he's getting. "BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!"

When Jason Darius notices that time has started skipping, he starts to wonder if his neighbor down the hall - might have something to do with it - particularly since his old-fashioned photograph seems to have some otherworldly properties about it...

Would realizing the ancient dream of eternal life bring a SECOND SPRING to weary humanity? Or would a springtime without summer, fall, and the eventual sleep of winter bring a sadness of its own?

In this comedy of domestic bliss, we meet a form of life more bizarre than anything from another planet... no, not the android, but his husband, Earl - a cantankerous sort who leaves our hero sighing, "I MARRIED A CARBONOID FROM POUGHKEEPSIE!"