Category Archives: Books

More Kubrick!

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

I’d gathered far more material than would reasonably fit in my previous post on Stanley Kubrick, so I’m including some of it in this follow-up. This is a grab bag of interviews, profiles, photos, clips and quotes to pick and … Continue reading →

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Stanley K Is in the House!

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

It feels like Stanley Kubrick has always been with us. He hasn’t gone anywhere. This is especially true of late. Through a Different Lens, an astonishing exhibit of his still photography for Look magazine in the late 1940s, is on … Continue reading →

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Best TV & Cable Supplemental: “Better Things,” Interviews & More

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

Someone asked why I hadn’t included Better Things (FX) with my list of best TV & cable shows of 2017. Simple answer: I forgot! I shouldn’t have, because this is a terrific series. We didn’t start watching until the final … Continue reading →

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What I Watched Last Year: Best TV & Cable 2017

Posted on March 16, 2018 by

                  _____________________________________________________ Mindhunter (Netflix). This is my absolute favorite of everything I watched last year. I’ve seen it twice so far. It’s strong stuff, and probably not for everyone. The production is … Continue reading →

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Best Feature Films Supplemental: Interviews, Press Conferences & More

Posted on February 1, 2018 by

For those who want to take a deeper dive into some of the films on my Best Features list, here is a selection of interviews, press conferences, and more. Many of these films were shown at last fall’s New York … Continue reading →

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What I Saw Last Year: Best Feature Films 2017

Posted on January 31, 2018 by

                _______________________________________________________                 ________________________________________________________ Wind River is my top pick for the year, with A Ghost Story as a close second. They’re quite different, but they … Continue reading →

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Robby the Robot!

Posted on November 30, 2017 by

On November 21, 2017, there was an auction of movie memorabilia called “Out of this World,” sponsored by Turner Classic Movies. It was held at Bonhams, an art-auction house here in New York City. The centerpiece was the original Robby … Continue reading →

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