Brent Simon

12/28/22

The best documentary films of 2022, ranked

Our favorite docs of the year, from Moonage Daydream to Fire Of Love, prove filmmaking is in the midst of a…

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Mark Keizer,

and Jordan Hoffman

PublishedDecember 28, 2022

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12/15/22

<i>Mindcage</i> review: no-frills thriller boasts a strong John Malkovich, but not much more

Mindcage review: no-frills thriller boasts a strong John Malkovich, but not much more

Malkovich and Martin Lawrence aren't enough to elevate director Mauro Borrelli's throwback to 1990s serial killer…

Brent Simon

PublishedDecember 15, 2022

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12/5/22

<i>Violent Night</i>'s "Scrooge," John Leguizamo, decrees that <i>Deer Hunter</i> is a Christmas movie

Violent Night's "Scrooge," John Leguizamo, decrees that Deer Hunter is a Christmas movie

"I'm still a kid when it comes to the action sequences," says John Leguizamo, who pulls off quite a few of them in Vi…

Brent Simon

PublishedDecember 5, 2022

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11/22/22

Every Steven Spielberg movie ranked, from <i>E.T.</i> to <i>Jaws</i> to … <i>Crystal Skull</i>

Every Steven Spielberg movie ranked, from E.T. to Jaws to … Crystal Skull

A comprehensive look at every film from one of cinema's greatest directors, including Spielberg's latest and most…

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Brent Simon,

Don Lewis,

Mark Keizer,

and Scott Huver

PublishedNovember 22, 2022

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11/9/22

In <i>Spirited</i>, Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds sing their way through a mildly amusing take on Dickens

In Spirited, Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds sing their way through a mildly amusing take on Dickens

Hollywood's latest twist on A Christmas Carol could use a little more of Will Ferrell's Elf magic

Brent Simon

PublishedNovember 9, 2022

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11/3/22

In <i>Next Exit</i>, confirmation of an afterlife doesn't solve our problems in the current one

In Next Exit, confirmation of an afterlife doesn't solve our problems in the current one

Katie Parker and Rahul Kohli wrestle with a future that may or may not repair their troubled present in this low-key…

Brent Simon

PublishedNovember 3, 2022

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11/1/22

<i>I'm Totally Fine</i> actually isn't, despite Jillian Bell's best efforts

I'm Totally Fine actually isn't, despite Jillian Bell's best efforts

The sci-fiction comedy fails to take advantage of the talents of Jillian Bell and Natalie Morales

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PublishedNovember 1, 2022

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10/28/22

Who's your favorite horror director of all time?

From Cronenberg and Carpenter to Raimi and Romero and beyond, here are the maestros who inspire chills and thrills…

Jack Smart,

Gil Macias,

Mark Keizer,

Brent Simon,

and Ian Spelling

PublishedOctober 28, 2022

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10/27/22

From <i>Wakanda Forever</i> to <i>Weird: The Al Yankovic Story</i>, November is moviegoing month

From Wakanda Forever to Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, November is moviegoing month

Prestige cinema like The Fabelmans, She Said, and Bones And All arrive, but of course, this month is all about Black…

Jack Smart,

Scott Huver,

Emma Keates,

Brent Simon,

Cindy White,

Luke Y. Thompson,

Mark Keizer,

Ian Spelling,

and Matthew Jackson

PublishedOctober 27, 2022

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8/27/22

<i>Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me</i>: How David Lynch's film finally found redemption after 30 years

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me: How David Lynch's film finally found redemption after 30 years

Once deemed a spectacular failure by critics as well as fans, the Twin Peaks prequel was ahead of its time with both…

Brent Simon

PublishedAugust 27, 2022

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8/22/22

From a Marilyn biopic to a Bowie doc to a Billy Eichner rom-com, here are all the movies you need to know for September 2022

Plus, Kevin Smith returns to Clerks, Hocus Pocus 2 tries to cast a new spell, and Harry Styles and Florence Pugh aim…

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Ian Spelling,

Don Lewis,

Luke Y. Thompson,

Mark Keizer,

Murtada Elfadl,

Brent Simon,

and Emma Keates

PublishedAugust 22, 2022

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8/10/22

Lee Pace comes back to Earth for <i>Bodies Bodies Bodies</i>

Lee Pace comes back to Earth for Bodies Bodies Bodies

The costar of the incisive new horror film talks about Gen Z, shifting gears from the MCU to A24, and what he's…

Brent Simon

PublishedAugust 10, 2022

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8/8/22

Amandla Stenberg on the toxic relationships of <i>Bodies Bodies Bodies</i>

Amandla Stenberg on the toxic relationships of Bodies Bodies Bodies

The star of the new Gen Z horror film, as well as the upcoming Star Wars series The Acolyte, talks about the complex…

Brent Simon

PublishedAugust 8, 2022

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8/5/22

Maria Bakalova on going from <i>Borat</i> to <i>Bodies Bodies Bodies</i>

Maria Bakalova on going from Borat to Bodies Bodies Bodies

The surprise Oscar nominee talks about her breakthrough audition, her darkly comic new horror film, and her hopes…

Brent Simon

PublishedAugust 5, 2022

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8/4/22

<i>Luck</i> lacks the Pixar spark—and a lot more

Luck lacks the Pixar spark—and a lot more

The first film from John Lasseter's Skydance Animation simply shrugs at any sincere interaction with its fantastical…

Brent Simon

PublishedAugust 4, 2022

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8/2/22

Let's fight (club) about Brad Pitt's 20 best movies

The first rule about ranking the iconic star's finest films is, well, to actually talk about those performances

Jack Smart,

Don Lewis,

Brent Simon,

Mark Keizer,

and Luke Y. Thompson

PublishedAugust 2, 2022

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7/28/22

<i>Vengeance </i>turns a podcaster's ambitions into an interrogation of myth

Vengeance turns a podcaster's ambitions into an interrogation of myth

B.J. Novak's feature film directorial debut showcases a satirist with a uniquely self-inquisitive eye and an…

Brent Simon

PublishedJuly 28, 2022

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7/26/22

August Film Preview: Board the <i>Bullet Train</i>, celebrate <i>Easter Sunday</i>, and more must-see movies

August Film Preview: Board the Bullet Train, celebrate Easter Sunday, and more must-see movies

With Brad Pitt, Jamie Foxx, Diane Keaton, and not one but two Idris Elba flicks, this month is particularly…

Jack Smart,

Brent Simon,

Don Lewis,

Ian Spelling,

Luke Y. Thompson,

Brandon Kirby,

and Murtada Elfadl

PublishedJuly 26, 2022

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7/8/22

<i>Fire Of Love</i> is packing heat as well as heart

Fire Of Love is packing heat as well as heart

Sara Dosa's gorgeous and affecting documentary filters the beauty and danger of the natural world through two…

Brent Simon

PublishedJuly 8, 2022

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7/1/22

<i>Code Name Banshee</i>'s assassin story lacks creative firepower

Code Name Banshee's assassin story lacks creative firepower

Jaime King and Antonio Banderas star in a rinse-and-repeat exercise in expended bullets

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PublishedJuly 1, 2022

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Brent Simon's posts

The best documentary films of 2022, ranked

Mindcage review: no-frills thriller boasts a strong John Malkovich, but not much more

Violent Night's "Scrooge," John Leguizamo, decrees that Deer Hunter is a Christmas movie

Every Steven Spielberg movie ranked, from E.T. to Jaws to … Crystal Skull

In Spirited, Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds sing their way through a mildly amusing take on Dickens

In Next Exit, confirmation of an afterlife doesn't solve our problems in the current one

I'm Totally Fine actually isn't, despite Jillian Bell's best efforts

Who's your favorite horror director of all time?

From Wakanda Forever to Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, November is moviegoing month

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me: How David Lynch's film finally found redemption after 30 years

From a Marilyn biopic to a Bowie doc to a Billy Eichner rom-com, here are all the movies you need to know for September 2022

Lee Pace comes back to Earth for Bodies Bodies Bodies

Amandla Stenberg on the toxic relationships of Bodies Bodies Bodies

Maria Bakalova on going from Borat to Bodies Bodies Bodies

Luck lacks the Pixar spark—and a lot more

Let's fight (club) about Brad Pitt's 20 best movies

Vengeance turns a podcaster's ambitions into an interrogation of myth

August Film Preview: Board the Bullet Train, celebrate Easter Sunday, and more must-see movies

Fire Of Love is packing heat as well as heart

Code Name Banshee's assassin story lacks creative firepower