Director Watch Podcast Ep. 145 - 'Black Narcissus' (Powell and Pressburger, 1947) with Special Guest Dave Giannini

You really don't have to twist yourself into knots every time a terrible person does something good. You don't have to wring your hands, you don't have to delve into their motivations, you can just be like "cool" and never think about it again.

I don't have grandiose thoughts or hot takes about last night's ceremony. It was a solid ceremony, with great winners and some fun moments. More good than bad, which is a win in and of itself. 2025 Oscars Recap at IceCream4Freaks

You're literally not allowed to be a movie podcast if you don't do an Oscars episode. Here's what will win, what should win and what should have been nominated for this weekend's Academy Awards! Featuring @nebisben.bsky.social www.piecingpod.com/home/98th-ac...

It's been a wacky Oscars season, but the night is almost upon us. Check out my final predictions for the 98th Academy Awards so you can laugh at me later. Final 2025 Oscar Night Predictions at IceCream4Freaks

This film is the perfect combo of high-brow sci-fi, crowd-pleasing entertainment, big-budget filmmaking, and movie star charisma. I wish all films with this kind of budget would keep getting made. My review of Project Hail Mary (4.0/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks

If you keep your expectations in check, this film may be a rewarding cinematic experience. It's certainly making an effort, and the whole cast and crew are having a lot of fun. I certainly enjoyed myself. My review of The Bride (3.5/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks

For The Film Experience, I spoke with director Sam A. Davis about his Oscar-nominated short The Singers. We talked about dive bars, cinematic song choices, and if he sees himself as a director or a cinematographer (the answer: yes). thefilmexperience.net/blog/2026/3/...

This film is exactly the kind of film parents can take their kids to and enjoy the experience. It might not reach the highs of previous Pixar entries, but it certainly is fun to watch. My review of Hoppers (3.5/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks

This is a great, sweet little film on its own, but awards recognition only helps its profile. Oftentimes, films elevate the Academy Awards. But sometimes, the Oscars elevate the film. And thank god for that My review of Viva Verdi! (3.5/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/02/25/r...

This film should have at least been entertaining, but it doesn't land with any impact. There are effective versions of this film, just not any that were actually produced. My review of How to Make a Killing (2.5/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/02/20/r...

I’m On A Podcast! – Glenn Close in “Brush with Fate” and “Strip Search” Listen in as I join Kevin Jacobsen on The World According to Glenn podcast, where we discuss the film career of Glenn Close.

The TV movie era continues! Had a great time with @nebisben.bsky.social delving into Glenn's odd choices as a bespectacled history teacher in Brush with Fate, her committed turn as an FBI agent/interrogator in Strip Search, whether or not she elevates either film, and much more!

This film is just too freaking cool. Don’t get too worried about the plot mechanisms, you’ll catch up eventually. Just sit back and take in the first-class martial arts action adventure. My review of Blades of the Guardians (4.0/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/02/17/r...

Episode 37 of The World According to Glenn is out now, discussing Glenn's performances in Brush with Fate and Strip Search! @nebisben.bsky.social returns to break down Glenn's starring turns in these forgotten TV movies of the early 2000s. Listen now! linktr.ee/theglennpod

This Wednesday on The World According to Glenn, we’re covering two more TV movies starring Glenn, 2003’s Brush with Fate and 2004’s Strip Search! With special guest @nebisben.bsky.social! Subscribe now on all podcast platforms. linktr.ee/theglennpod

It might be an assault on the senses, but the film gets points for originality. It might not all work, but it's trying something, which is more than you can say for a lot of other films. My review of Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (3.5/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/02/13/r...

This film is big, bold, and completely obvious in what it is trying to do. It all ends up as an exhausting experience that diminishes the work of the craftspeople behind the scenes. My review of "Wuthering Heights" (2.5/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/02/11/r...

Mass shooting aftermath, photojournalism, dead children, abortion clinic workers, and wandering donkeys. Everything you expect form an Oscar category. Reviewing the 2025 Documentary Short nominees at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/02/09/r...

The film might be a bit much to take in, but if you give it a chance, you will be greatly rewarded as the film lays bare its ideas. It certainly surprised me. My review of Pillion (4.0/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/02/05/r...

While the Animated Shorts category can blend towards dark drama and lighthearted whimsy, this year's crop features a good mix of it all. Reviewing the 2025 Animated Short Oscar Nominees at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/02/02/r...

Turn your brain off, grab a beverage, and enjoy this film on a late night. Few films are more perfectly made for the world of streaming, but this is exactly what the doctor ordered. My review of The Wrecking Crew (3.5/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks

I’m On A Podcast! – “Octopussy” Listen in as I join Gavin and Chels on The Q Division podcast, where we discuss James Bond films through a queer lens.

Christopher Walken as Sensei Sergio St. Carlos River Phoenix as the Creature Louis Gossett Jr. as Delta Slim George C. Scott as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw Walter Huston as Gustav Borg

Olivia de Havilland as Agnes Shakespeare Joanne Woodward as Linda Anne Bancroft as Claire Sardina Kim Stanley as Nora Borg Shirley MacLaine as Michelle Fuller

Natalie Wood as Rachel Kemp Patricia Neal as Agnes Borg Pettersen Mercedes McCambridge as Gladys Loretta Divine as Annie Dorothy Dandridge as Perfidia Beverly Hills

John Garfield as Marty Mauser Kevin Kline as Bob Ferguson Leslie Howard as Lorenz Hart Jim Brown as Smoke and Stack Moore Max von Sydow as Anders/Mikeael/Fredrik

There's a new Alli Haapasalo film coming out soon, and I don't think we are hyping it up enough.

This might be my favorite Live Action Short lineup since I've been covering the category. Top-to-bottom quality with no stinkers. Reviewing the 2025 Live Action Short Oscar Nominees at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/01/26/r...

I have some light thoughts on the Oscar nominations, including what might be my best prediction year ever. Oscar nomination reactions at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/01/23/2...

A casting bonanza! #Octopussy starring James Brolin as #JamesBond? It almost happened, and we explain more w/ guest @nebisben.bsky.social in the clip from the #podcast! Follow the link below for the full episode! 🍎: tiny.cc/QDivOctApple 🟢: tiny.cc/QDivOctSpotify 🏳️‍🌈: www.glitterjaw.com/the-q-division

This film firmly belongs in the drudges of January action thrillers. It is of minor importance, and very little significance. I will definitely forget I ever watched it. My review of Mercy (2.0/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/01/21/r...

I have finalized my Oscar nominations. I have no confidence at all! My final 2025 Oscar Nomination Predictions at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/01/20/f...

I appreciate the film for the unflinching vision of director Mona Fastvold and the monumental performance of Amanda Seyfried. The film doesn’t quite get there, but I commend the effort. My review of The Testament of Ann Lee (3.5/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/01/15/r...

A really fun podcast to be on covering rhe most ridiculous of Moore Bond films

All aboard our alligator sub, we have a new mission agents! This month we cover the #JamesBond adventure #Octopussy w/ guest @nebisben.bsky.social! Listen at the links below or wherever you get your #podcasts! 🍎: tiny.cc/QDivOctApple 🟢: tiny.cc/QDivOctSpotify 🏳️‍🌈: www.glitterjaw.com/the-q-division

As someone who did not like 28 Years Later, THE BONE TEMPLE is an improvement in every single way. Shocked how much I dug it My review at InSession Film insessionfilm.com/movie-review...

With the BAFTAs and SAGs shaking things up, let's check in on the Oscar predictions less than two weeks out. Oscar updates at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/01/09/o...

Good morning! Time to look back at 2025 with @nebisben.bsky.social and his Top Ten of 2025! insessionfilm.com/list-ben-mil...

2025 was a GREAT year in film. In a very top-heavy year, here are my picks for the best films. I hope you enjoy it. The Top 10 Films of 2025 at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2026/01/02/t...

2025 was by far my busiest year for film

This film does a fine job of zagging from the well-worn cliches of the zombie film, turning the genre into a backdrop, rather than the selling point. My review of We Bury the Dead (3.5/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2025/12/29/r...

This film had a chance to be a crowd-pleaser, and instead gets stuck in a middle ground of middling and misery. That's not a place you want to be. My review of Song Sung Blue (2.0/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2025/12/24/r...

This film has a lot going good for it, just don't be surprised when the worst film bro you know keeps telling you how it's a modern-day masterpiece. My review of Marty Supreme (4.0/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2025/12/22/r...

This film might be a retread of the same Avatar material, but it's still a thrilling, albeit overlong, and entertaining time at the movies. My review of Avatar: Fire and Ash (3.5/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2025/12/16/r...

World Cinema Grandly Represented as the 7th Pandora International Film Critics Nominations Are Revealed With two American heavyweight films front and centre this awards season, even the vastly international body of the Pandora International Film Critics couldn't shy away from Sinners (17…

Just goes to show that it's a good thing most people haven't seen Cimmaron

The most important thing I've ever written...power ranking the songs and performances from White Christmas thefilmexperience.net/blog/2025/12...

While it might not be my favorite of the Blanc films, there's lots to love. If they make 20 more of these movies, I won't complain. My review of Wake Up Dead Man (4.0/5.0) at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2025/12/11/r...

In an attempt to get ahead of the precursor buzz, I took a stab at updating my Oscar predictions! All predictions and charts updated! Oscar Updates: Pre-Precursors at IceCream4Freaks icecream4freaks.com/2025/12/03/o...