Editorials

Opinion pieces that touch on prominent and sometimes controversial topics in the world of film.

What Else I’m Watching: December 2013

What Else I’m Watching: December 2013

Because you can’t review them all. Sadly, life gets in the way of writing about everything I see, so this space is as much for keeping track of what I’m watching as it is for you to share your thoughts on what are, with any luck, a group of high-quality films. Today, I’m bringing you […]

What Else I’m Watching: November 2013

What Else I’m Watching: November 2013

Because you can’t review them all. Sadly, life gets in the way of writing about everything I see, so this space is as much for keeping track of what I’m watching as it is for you to share your thoughts on what are, with any luck, a group of high-quality films. Having too many screeners […]

Sunday Afternoon with Criterion: The Earrings of Madame de… Edition

Sunday Afternoon with Criterion: The Earrings of Madame de… Edition

I: Intro II: The Earrings of Madame de… III: What’s New? Intro Welcome to Sunday Afternoon with Criterion, a series of posts on JohnLikesMovies.com covering everything Criterion—the company’s newest releases, just-announced projects, reviews, lists, links, and more. In the midst of the bi-annunal Barnes and Noble Criterion sale comes a killer lineup announcement. February 2014—like […]

Sunday Afternoon with Criterion: The Grey Gardens Edition

Sunday Afternoon with Criterion: The Grey Gardens Edition

I: Intro II: Grey Gardens III: What’s New? Intro Welcome to Sunday Afternoon with Criterion, a series of posts on JohnLikesMovies.com covering everything Criterion—the company’s newest releases, just-announced projects, reviews, lists, links, and more. It’s been a while since my last post in this series, but the deluge of doc screeners I’ve been going through […]

What Else I’m Watching: October 2013

What Else I’m Watching: October 2013

Because you can’t review them all. Sadly, life gets in the way of writing about everything I see, so this space is as much for keeping track of what I’m watching as it is for you to share your thoughts on what are, with any luck, a group of high-quality films. It’s been a hectic […]

What Else I’m Watching: September 2013

What Else I’m Watching: September 2013

Because you can’t review them all. Sadly, life gets in the way of writing about everything I see, so this space is as much for keeping track of what I’m watching as it is for you to share your thoughts on what are, with any luck, a group of high-quality films. It’s an eclectic bunch […]

The 2014 Oscars and Having a Civil Conversation

The 2014 Oscars and Having a Civil Conversation

“The 2014 Oscars and having a civil conversation.” “What are two things that inexplicably can’t go hand in hand, Alex?” It’s sad that it’s September, and I’m writing this post. (I managed to hold out until January last season before calling for Oscar-related civility.) But Twitter and some of my favorite movie websites have become […]

What Else I’m Watching: August 2013

What Else I’m Watching: August 2013

A former monthly column at John Likes Movies comes back. Why? Because you can’t review them all. Sadly, life gets in the way of writing about everything I see, so this space is as much for keeping track of what I’m watching as it is for you to share your thoughts on what are, with […]

Sunday Afternoon with Criterion: The 39 Steps Edition

Sunday Afternoon with Criterion: The 39 Steps Edition

I: Intro II: My Hitch Criterion Wish List III: The 39 Steps IV: What’s New? V: Links Intro Welcome to Sunday Afternoon with Criterion, a series of fortnightly posts on JohnLikesMovies.com covering everything Criterion—the company’s newest releases, just-announced projects, reviews, lists, links, and more. This past week, we celebrated what would have been Alfred Hitchcock’s […]

The Official “Lone Ranger Team Hit Back at Critics” Commentary

The Official “Lone Ranger Team Hit Back at Critics” Commentary

Full disclosure: I have not seen The Lone Ranger. I’m merely poking fun at—née poking holes in—the irritating argument against film critics who both have it out for movies and have the uncanny ability to tank any film they have it out for. James Haygood, The Lone Ranger‘s editor, took to Facebook days after his […]

What Else I’m Watching: July 2013

What Else I’m Watching: July 2013

A former monthly column at John Likes Movies comes back. Why? Because you can’t review them all. Sadly, life gets in the way of writing about everything I see, so this space is as much for keeping track of what I’m watching as it is for you to share your thoughts on what are, with […]

The Worst DVD Cover Ever?

The Worst DVD Cover Ever?

I’m rather excited to catch up with Sally Potter’s Ginger & Rosa. I’m told it features a great Elle Fanning performance (absolutely no surprise there), and some pretty terrific cinematography from Robbie Ryan. But please, is this not the worst DVD cover you’ve ever seen? Absolutely nothing draws me to it (except, perhaps, it’s epic […]

Sunday Afternoon with Criterion: Lord of the Flies Edition

Sunday Afternoon with Criterion: Lord of the Flies Edition

I: Intro II: Desert Island Criterion Movies III: Lord of the Flies IV: What’s New? V: Links Intro Welcome to Sunday Afternoon with Criterion, a series of fortnightly posts on JohnLikesMovies.com covering everything Criterion—the company’s newest releases, just-announced projects, reviews, lists, links, and more. I caught up with Peter Brook’s Lord of the Flies earlier […]

Sunday Afternoon with Criterion: Barnes and Noble Sale Edition

Sunday Afternoon with Criterion: Barnes and Noble Sale Edition

I: Intro II: 50% OFF! III: Links Intro Welcome to Sunday Afternoon with Criterion, a series of fortnightly posts on JohnLikesMovies.com covering everything Criterion—the company’s newest releases, just-announced projects, reviews, lists, links, and more. With mere hours left until Criterion DVDs and Blu-Rays go on sale at Barnes and Noble, I’m giving you a special […]

What Else I’m Watching: June 2013

What Else I’m Watching: June 2013

A former monthly column at John Likes Movies comes back. Why? Because you can’t review them all. Sadly, life gets in the way of writing about everything I see, so this space is as much for keeping track of what I’m watching as it is for you to share your thoughts on what are (at […]

Sunday Afternoon with Criterion: Things to Come Edition

Sunday Afternoon with Criterion: Things to Come Edition

I: Intro II: Remaking the Collection III: Things to Come IV: What’s New? V: Links Intro Welcome to Sunday Afternoon with Criterion, a series of weekly posts on JohnLikesMovies.com covering everything Criterion—the company’s newest releases, just-announced projects, reviews, lists, links, and more. Perhaps it’s the summer, or maybe something else entirely, but remakes are on […]

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