The hagiography of Michael can't even debut the moonwalk without stepping on its own toes. Our review: www.avclub.com/michael-review

Michaela Coel is *so* good in both THE CHRISTOPHERS and MOTHER MARY, and I’m extremely here for it.

Lawrence of Arabia this was not

I wrote about the upcoming Paramount-Warner Brothers merger, the open letter rallying talent against it, and why it’s bad for Hollywood, freedom of speech, and audiences for @avclub.com. Read the full story below 👇 thanks to @markruffalo.bsky.social for sharing.

I will never forget the experience of seeing LEAVING NEVERLAND at its Sundance premiere. For @avclub.com I wrote about a devastating, definitive documentary about surviving sexual abuse that cannot be erased.

Releasing two films the same year is already a rare feat. Chandler Levack is putting out a double feature in a single weekend. www.avclub.com/chandler-lev...

It’s true! It’s my birthday! And well, this is also a movie now out in theaters.

Glad to add to the chorus of interviews with the wonderfully insightful @sophyromvari.bsky.social. BLUE HERON is now out in theaters, and you can check out our conversation below. 👇

We put The Pitt's season-two closer under the microscope, and ask if a night shift spin-off could work. www.avclub.com/the-pitt-sea...

We got @mcastimovies.bsky.social talking to Sophy Romvari about her awesome new movie bsky.app/profile/avcl...

This is also a gift article but now you can read the actual headline. The piece is from Colson Whitehead, and as great as you’d expect. Don’t Use A.I. to Do This www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/o...

Oh yeah, it’s bad bad and not in a fun way.

A few thoughts on THE CHRISTOPHERS (which I liked!) and Soderbergh’s embrace of AI (which I like a lot less).

New Kurosawa only in theaters while you wait for his next movie at Cannes. 👀

If I could teleport to the TCM Classic Film Festival, I would just to see this. So excited for the LETTY LYNTON restoration. ❤️

We’re so back

Happy opening night, #NDNF55! I previewed a few of the films playing at @filmlinc.bsky.social and MOMA for New Directors/New Films.

Hate to be hat in hand, but today I found myself facing a HUGE, unexpected homeownership expense: a $10,000 plumbing bill. It's a huge financial blow during an already vulnerable time, and I'd be so appreciative of your help. I've started my 1st ever GoFundMe here: www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-re...

I see that in the link to the Parts Unknown Iran episode the video has already been pulled down. You can watch the whole thing here for now. www.facebook.com/watch/?v=832...

BOTD Alan J. Pakula!!! In the 70s pantheon for Klute, Parallax View, ATPM (DP Gordon Willis x3) We've talked them all on the podcast! open.spotify.com/show/7bTN0NQ... More: @mcastimovies.bsky.social: www.insidehook.com/film/alan-j-... Lisa Kennedy on 2019 doc: www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/m...

Two full-time film critic hires announced in the last week: @mcastimovies.bsky.social to @avclub.com and @guylodge.bsky.social to @variety.com. Both INCREDIBLE, brilliant stroke-of-genius hires. There's life in the ol' girl yet.

I’ve lived in many places, but I will always be a Florida girl at heart. 🌴🦩 Sharing some love for the gone-too-soon one season wonder, FLORIDA GIRLS.

Wrote about Mary Beth Hurt and her intricate performance in CHILLY SCENES OF WINTER. 💜

Yay! @mcastimovies.bsky.social ‘s 1st AV Club review! About a flick very much on my watchlist, to boot! Woot!

It begins! First review out of the gate is on François Ozon’s great adaptation of THE STRANGER.

I'm delighted to have @mcastimovies.bsky.social join The A.V. Club as our new film critic, and can't wait for our readers to see what we have in store. www.avclub.com/film-critic-...

The rumors are true! I have a new home at @avclub.com. So excited to join this incredible team. 💜

Still recovering from my first @bosunderground.bsky.social as a features programmer, but already excited for round two. 💜

oh man, this youtube channel that posts old letterman clips managed to dig up one of those obscure bits i loved and assumed i dreamed up and never saw again, Alan Kalter stars in famous Fred MacMurray movie roles

THEY WILL KILL YOU is out now, but uh, we have better movies to watch. 😬

Also now in theaters: PALESTINE ‘36. I loved talking to director Annemarie Jacir about her research process, production design, and completing this film despite incredible odds. Very much worth the watch.

Not as in love with this one as some others are, but I still enjoyed FORBIDDEN FRUITS, now out in theaters.

The very good time traveling action comedy MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE is out now on Hulu. Treat yourself!

Last night at @paristheaternyc.bsky.social, star Matthew Modine, screenwriters Barry Strugatz and Mark R. Burns joined @nyfcc.bsky.social member Keith Uhlich in conversation after the new 4K restoration screening of Jonathan Demme’s MARRIED TO THE MOB from @vinsyn.bsky.social.

After two weeks at film festivals, I’m ready for several days of sleeping.

And one more review! This time for the lovely documentary SPACEWOMAN over at @ebertvoices.bsky.social

Spoke with Annemarie Jacir about researching and recreating Palestine for her historical epic PALESTINE’36

In addition to a few SXSW reviews, I also found time to talk to Alex Prager about working with Elizabeth Banks for her feature film debut, DREAMQUIL:

I know some critics enjoyed THEY WILL KILL YOU, but I am not one of them. I found it overall pretty inconsistent. My @theplaylist.bsky.social review 👇

PERFECT didn’t quite live up to its title, but I was impressed by Ashley Moore’s performance. My review for @theplaylist.bsky.social:

Also really enjoyed Boots Riley’s I LOVE BOOSTERS in all its zany surrealism, color design, and social critique.

I *loved* HOKUM, and so enjoyed watching it with friends who were equally gasping and jumping in their seats. What a wild ride. My review from SXSW for @theplaylist.bsky.social

Wrote a lot this week during and just after SXSW! Hope you have the time to read one or two pieces. I contributed a few first look reviews for @lwlies.com including… OVER YOUR DEAD BODY: lwlies.com/sxsw/over-yo...

Surprisingly sweet doc for your weekend recommendation ❤️

I've taught on and off at BU for 10 years. I'm a BUSPH alum. As the first out trans woman faculty member at SSW, this is a punch in the face. Taking this down says my life and that of my students matters less to you than appeasing those who would shutter BU forever in an instant if they could.

Bob Odenkirk and writer Derek Kolstad kicked off @bosunderground.bsky.social opening night with a screening of their new film NORMAL.

Had a blast on the @sxsw.com jury with @mcastimovies.bsky.social and @theamynicholson.bsky.social and we were thrilled to give top honor to the fantastic dramedy Wishful Thinking and the unforgettable Canadian knockout, The Snake. All of this year's jury winners: #SXSW

For @defector.com, I wrote about the Nitehawk Workers Union, "saving movie theaters," and why humans respond to other humans defector.com/fair-pay-fee...

Tonight’s the night! Heading up to Boston now to join the @bosunderground.bsky.social crew for opening night! 🖤 Let’s watch some weird/scary movies this weekend.