To adapt John Steinbeck’s East of Eden for television is a heavy endeavor under any circumstances. Steinbeck’s sprawling novel, covering...

Two Fridays ago, almost no one saw The Weight, a well-reviewed period thriller directed by Padraic McKinley.  I’m here to...

Before I discuss Heart of the Beast starring Brad Pitt and an uncommonly expressive dog named Odin, I need to tell...

On September 22, 2026, the Virginia Film Festival (VAFF) released its roster for its 39th annual festival, running October 21...

I guess it’s time to recognize that the first season of Monster (Dahmer) wasn’t a template, but an anomaly. The...

“I can't tell you the way I feel  Because the way I feel is oh, so new to me” I...

Had I not known that Hulu’s Furious was loosely based on Black Widow, a mostly forgotten potboiler from 1987, I...

The massive success of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey reminded me of a little-seen 2024 film called The Return. Directed by...

Note: Tribute originally published on David's Substack. Tim Curry was such a unique, specific talent that I scarcely believe Hollywood...

Note: Tribute originally published on David's Substack. The sound of Dolly Parton’s voice is one of my first memories. My...