Reviewing the now little known 1961 political drama with Dean Martin as a co-opted Southern governor—and Paul Verhoeven’s drama on the intersection of sexuality and 17th-century religion.

A few words on the new WEST SIDE STORY, and where it fits into the Steven Spielberg canon (mainly the Spielberg of late who aspires to William Wyler/George Stevens status).

Discussing Pablo Larrain’s SPENCER and Kristen Stewart’s sure-to-be win of the Best Actress Academy Award.

A few words on Ridley Scott’s pop culture banger about machinations and murder in the world of high fashion.

A few words about Kenneth Branagh’s coming-of-age in Northern Ireland cinematic memoir—which, hopefully, won’t receive AMPAS neglect like last year’s MINARI.

Discussing Jane Campion’s new film, which has fine acting and period ambience but is more reigned in and over controlled than its admirers realize.

Three of the films which may be competitive in acting and directing categories during this awards season.

A few remarks about passing up the recent glut of Marvel TV series, only to return for a Disney+ showing of the IMAX-enhanced SHANG- CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS.

Three period films with different aims: reviving the prestige historical drama, reactivating the dormant subgenre of Black Westerns and a colorful character study of immersion/survival in problematic 1960s London.

Discussing horror movies that aren’t as well-known as the genre staples—from Lionel Atwill’s gruesome pre-code MURDERS IN THE ZOO to Frankie Avalon playing an adult in 1970’s HORROR HOUSE.