Hulu’s Queenie is a Masterful Study of Self-Growth | TV/Streaming

But first though, “Queenie” gives us her descent to rock bottom. This show starts out bleak and gets worse as Queenie spirals. There’s humor, yes, but she’s dealing with a host of serious stuff—a history of abandonment, domestic violence, and betrayal—all of which are brought to the forefront thanks to a breakup and her estranged … Read more

Criterion Releases Special Edition of Nicolas Roeg’s Masterful Walkabout | TV/Streaming

Girl, showing resourcefulness by immediately recognizing their peril and shepherding her brother to safety, takes them both deeper into the bush. She’s going to walk to Adelaide but she has no idea what direction it is nor how to survive for very long in this alien landscape. “We’re British,” she protests. What’s saved her is … Read more

Saving Private Ryan, a Masterful Achievement 25 Years Later

25 years ago, a much younger version of myself slipped into a packed theater to view Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan on its opening weekend. You could sense the anticipation among the moviegoers; everyone knew they were about to see something special. Ever since the first teaser trailer aired, all eyes turned excitedly to late … Read more