Tom Hanks: Our Patron Saint of Nostalgia & Humility
From “Forrest Gump” to “Saving Private Ryan” to “Apollo 13,” Tom Hanks has embodied rich, unforgettable characters. What’s his secret?
2 Guys, 2 Horns, 2 Cool Biopics
Two cool biopics, on Chet Baker and Miles Davis, have hit the home market. If you love classic jazz, you should check ’em out.
Giving Bad Movies the Attention They Deserve
For every good movie, there are dozens of awful ones. The website It’s Craptacular sorts through some really bad movies – and some overlooked films, too.
Comic Relief in Three Different Flavors
Current podcast: Albert Brooks’ films are re-released. MadTV has been rebooted. Maria Branford has a new series. These are three reasons to be cheerful.
Tim Burton: Gen X Auteur Grows Up
He was the hip outsider directing movies about those who couldn’t fit into society. But Tim Burton has changed, and so has the generation he inspired.