Judd Apatow Uses Comedy to Say the Scary Things Out Loud
How one of the most underrated, influential, and Oscar-worthy auteurs of the 21st century helped me bridge my comedy gap.
Top 5 ‘High Fidelity’ Top 5 Lists
The Chicago-set John Cusack dramedy High Fidelity is full of Top 5 lists about all kinds of things. Here are the 5 best.
The Best Movies for a Dream ‘90s Sleepover
While I can’t bottle the scent of popcorn and VHS tapes or bring back your childhood, I can recommend some movies for a pleasantly nostalgic night in.
Don’t Dream It’s Over: An All-American Summer in ‘Adventureland’
Movies like Greg Mottola’s 2009 comedy Adventureland remind me what it was like to meet that final transitional stage of youth, full of excitement and apprehension in equal measure.
The Miracle of Robin Williams
He had a gift unlike anything the world had seen. And in reflecting on his death 10 years later, I realized how that gift changed, guided, and affirmed me—and his young co-stars—in more ways than one.
Drew Barrymore’s Most Memorable Movie Hairstyles
The longtime Drew Barrymore fans and creators of the How Do You Drew podcast pick their favorite Drew ‘dos.
Interview: Drummer Antonio Sánchez on Scoring ‘Birdman’
12+1 questions about getting pitched by Alejandro González Iñárritu, performing the score live, misconceptions about jazz musicians, his favorite comedies, and more.
Edgar Wright’s ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ Is the Fried Gold Standard for Genre Mixology
Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End are effective comedies in their own right, but it’s how they brilliantly meld with other genres that makes them so exceptional and enduring.
The Funniest Old Hollywood Comedies You Might Have Missed
I’ve loved classic Hollywood for as long as I can remember. Here are some of my favorite underrated comedies from that era.
Gosh! 7 Surprising Facts About ‘Napoleon Dynamite’
Make yourself a dang case-a-dila and read this 20th anniversary celebration of Jared Hess’ quirky micro-budget Sundance comedy.
‘Tammy and the T-Rex’ is a Gloriously Flawed ‘90s Cult Classic
A sci-fi comedy featuring a large, mechanical T-Rex with a human brain? That’s cinema at its finest if you ask me.
What ‘Barbie’ Was Made For
12 assertions about Greta Gerwig’s essential, controversial, deeply human movie about dolls—and the movie event of 2023.
A Toast to ‘Bridesmaids’ and Beautifully Messy Bridal Parties
Bridesmaids brilliantly show how weddings, like friendships, can bring out the best and worst in the people you understand more than almost anyone else.
The AAPI Movies That Helped Me Fall (More) in Love With Myself
Seven movies that have given me a greater love and appreciation for the narrative I carry.
Interview: Kelly Fremon Craig, Writer/Director of ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’
12+1 questions about adapting such a beloved book, casting Margaret, pitching Hans Zimmer, her essential books for a Judy Blume Cinematic Universe, and more!
Eat Your Ice Cream: Beauty and Belonging in ‘Little Miss Sunshine’
“Be like Olive” and other takeaways from Abigail Breslin’s sweet, pageant-obsessed character in Little Miss Sunshine.
Insults Dished Out by Hailee Steinfeld in ‘True Grit’, Ranked
#1 rule of the Wild West: don’t mess with Mattie Ross.
‘Greta F—ing Gerwig’ and Other Takeaways from ‘Barbie’
As Barbie continues to dominate the box office and the cultural zeitgeist, we break down exactly why we love it so much.
‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Is A Love Letter to Summer Freedom
With its pure youthful exuberance and uninhibited joy, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off just feels like a summer movie.