- Beyond the Kink: Harry Lighton on his Empathetic, Erotic, and Unexpectedly Funny Film “Pillion”
Inhibition takes a back seat in A24’s new film “Pillion,” starring Alexander Skarsgård as Ray, a motorcycle-riding dom, and Harry Melling as Colin, a relationship-seeking submissive. On February 9, following a premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, director Harry Lighton was honored at Boston’s Coolidge Corner Theater with the Breakthrough Artist Award, recognizing his…
- The Art of “Sinners”: Inside the “Surreal Montage”
The best works of art have the power to build a bridge between the past, present, and future. Artistic expressions can connect us to where we came from and where we are going. There is one sequence in Ryan Coogler’s film “Sinners” — which just set the all-time record for Oscar nominations with a mind-boggling…
- “Being Feels Really Good”: Kristen Stewart Discusses Directorial Debut “The Chronology of Water” at Boston Screening
Kristen Stewart is no stranger to book adaptations. Nearly two decades after starring as Bella Swan in the cultural phenomenon “The Twilight Saga,” she is stepping behind the camera, making her directorial debut with the adaptation of the cult-favorite memoir by Lidia Yuknavitch, “The Chronology of Water.” Following a screening at Boston’s Coolidge Corner Theater,…
- REVIEW: The Knives Out Mysteries Continue with the Third Installment, “Wake Up Dead Man”
Writer and director Rian Johnson is once again at the helm for “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” the third installment in a series that finds a way to evolve with each film. There is an impressive tonal distinction in each of these stories that feel like thematically intertwined alternate universes of the…
- Punching Up: Director Eva Victor Blends Humor and Healing in A24 Debut “Sorry, Baby”
You may recognize Eva Victor as Rian from “Billions” or for their sharp satire writing for Reductress. This year, they’re poised to make their mark as a director with their debut feature film, “Sorry, Baby.” The critically acclaimed A24 project, which premiered at Sundance in January, follows Agnes (played by Victor) through five pivotal years…
- ‘The Queen of My Dreams’ Cast Talks Comfort Movies, Cultural Identity, and Healing Through Film
Do you have a comfort movie – the kind you return to when you’re craving nostalgia or a little escape? In her semi-autobiographical debut feature, The Queen of My Dreams, writer-director Fawzia Mirza, explores the power of cinema and its ability to bridge generations and offer sanctuary in the face of loss. In the wake…
- Inside “Neighborhood Watch”: Director Duncan Skiles on New Film with Jack Quaid and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
The latest film on our docket is RLJE’s “Neighborhood Watch,” a feature that skillfully blends criminal drama with dry humor. When Simon (Jack Quaid) witnesses a kidnapping in broad daylight, he tries to alert the authorities, but his history of mental illness makes it difficult for him to get anyone to take him seriously. Eventually,…
- “A Nice Indian Boy”: Roshan Sethi and Karan Soni on Love, Identity, and Breaking Tradition
Following its acclaimed premiere at SXSW in 2024, “A Nice Indian Boy” will make its theatrical debut on April 4. Adapted from the play by Madurai Shekar and directed by Roshan Sethi, the film celebrates family, Indian tradition, and “the bigness of love.” On the night of his sister’s traditional Indian wedding, Naveen (Karan Soni…
- Cynthia Erivo on Hasty Pudding 2025 Woman of the Year Honor: “I Like to Be Surprised”
Cynthia Erivo is no stranger to the spotlight, but this year, she’s really defying gravity. Following her critically acclaimed debut as Elphaba in Wicked: Part One, the award-winning actress, singer, and producer has been named Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ Woman of the Year. The honor, bestowed annually by Harvard’s storied theater troupe, celebrates Erivo’s…
- Jon Hamm Honored as Hasty Pudding Theatrical’s Man of the Year
Mad Men’s Don Draper, masterfully portrayed by Jon Hamm, once said, “When a man walks into a room, he brings his whole life with him. He has a million reasons for being anywhere. Just ask him.” On January 31, those “million reasons” led Hamm to Harvard University, where he was honored as Hasty Pudding Theatricals’…
Inhibition takes a back seat in A24’s new film “Pillion,” starring Alexander Skarsgård as Ray, a motorcycle-riding dom, and Harry Melling as Colin, a relationship-seeking submissive. On February 9, following a premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, director Harry Lighton was honored at Boston’s Coolidge Corner Theater with the Breakthrough Artist Award, recognizing his…
The best works of art have the power to build a bridge between the past, present, and future. Artistic expressions can connect us to where we came from and where we are going. There is one sequence in Ryan Coogler’s film “Sinners” — which just set the all-time record for Oscar nominations with a mind-boggling…
Kristen Stewart is no stranger to book adaptations. Nearly two decades after starring as Bella Swan in the cultural phenomenon “The Twilight Saga,” she is stepping behind the camera, making her directorial debut with the adaptation of the cult-favorite memoir by Lidia Yuknavitch, “The Chronology of Water.” Following a screening at Boston’s Coolidge Corner Theater,…
Writer and director Rian Johnson is once again at the helm for “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” the third installment in a series that finds a way to evolve with each film. There is an impressive tonal distinction in each of these stories that feel like thematically intertwined alternate universes of the…
You may recognize Eva Victor as Rian from “Billions” or for their sharp satire writing for Reductress. This year, they’re poised to make their mark as a director with their debut feature film, “Sorry, Baby.” The critically acclaimed A24 project, which premiered at Sundance in January, follows Agnes (played by Victor) through five pivotal years…
Do you have a comfort movie – the kind you return to when you’re craving nostalgia or a little escape? In her semi-autobiographical debut feature, The Queen of My Dreams, writer-director Fawzia Mirza, explores the power of cinema and its ability to bridge generations and offer sanctuary in the face of loss. In the wake…
The latest film on our docket is RLJE’s “Neighborhood Watch,” a feature that skillfully blends criminal drama with dry humor. When Simon (Jack Quaid) witnesses a kidnapping in broad daylight, he tries to alert the authorities, but his history of mental illness makes it difficult for him to get anyone to take him seriously. Eventually,…
Following its acclaimed premiere at SXSW in 2024, “A Nice Indian Boy” will make its theatrical debut on April 4. Adapted from the play by Madurai Shekar and directed by Roshan Sethi, the film celebrates family, Indian tradition, and “the bigness of love.” On the night of his sister’s traditional Indian wedding, Naveen (Karan Soni…
Cynthia Erivo is no stranger to the spotlight, but this year, she’s really defying gravity. Following her critically acclaimed debut as Elphaba in Wicked: Part One, the award-winning actress, singer, and producer has been named Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ Woman of the Year. The honor, bestowed annually by Harvard’s storied theater troupe, celebrates Erivo’s…
Mad Men’s Don Draper, masterfully portrayed by Jon Hamm, once said, “When a man walks into a room, he brings his whole life with him. He has a million reasons for being anywhere. Just ask him.” On January 31, those “million reasons” led Hamm to Harvard University, where he was honored as Hasty Pudding Theatricals’…