Mia Goth Astounds in ‘Pearl,’ Superb Horror Prequel to ‘X’

Mia Goth Astounds in ‘Pearl,’ Superb Horror Prequel to ‘X’

By Alex McPherson Bolstered by a towering performance from Mia Goth, director Ti West’s “Pearl” is a captivating, upsetting, and idiosyncratic horror drama that rivals... Details
Kevin Smith Aims for the Heart in Conclusion to ‘Clerks’ Slacker Trilogy

Kevin Smith Aims for the Heart in Conclusion to ‘Clerks’ Slacker Trilogy

By Lynn Venhaus “Clerks III” is strictly for fans, a View Askew production set in that Kevin Smith universe that the writer-director broke through the... Details
Doc on Opioids Crisis, Blanchett, Farrell Win at Venice Film Fest

Doc on Opioids Crisis, Blanchett, Farrell Win at Venice Film Fest

FULL LIST OF WINNERS COMPETITIONGolden Lion for Best Film: “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” Laura PoitrasGrand Jury Prize: “Saint Omer,” Alice DiopSilver Lion for Best Director: “Bones... Details
‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Brims With Imagination, But Can’t Stick the Landing

‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Brims With Imagination, But Can’t Stick the Landing

By Alex McPherson Wildly creative and packed with fascinating ideas, director George Miller’s “Three Thousand Years of Longing” is uneven, yet never less than intriguing.... Details
Satire Blasts Commodified Religion in ‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul’

Satire Blasts Commodified Religion in ‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul’

By Lynn VenhausA well-acted, well-written satirical comedy about organized religion manipulators has one major obstacle: Its subject matter is icky. And infuriating. And such easy... Details
‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Technical Marvel, Weak Storytelling

‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Technical Marvel, Weak Storytelling

By Lynn Venhaus Visually stunning, “Three Thousand Years of Longing” is wonder on a grand scale. While attending a conference in Istanbul, Dr. Alithea Binnie... Details
Enter Contest to Watch 13 Stephen King Movies for $1,300 Prize

Enter Contest to Watch 13 Stephen King Movies for $1,300 Prize

For an exhilarating third time, USDish is looking for one brave soul to participate in the third annual Stephen King Scream Job: Chapter 3! They are... Details
Classical Music Critic Sarah Bryan Miller Subject of PBS Documentary

Classical Music Critic Sarah Bryan Miller Subject of PBS Documentary

Nine PBS will air the documentary, The Places Music Has Taken Me: An Unfinished Story of Sarah Bryan Miller, Sunday, Sept. 18, at 3:30 pm, and... Details
‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Is a Stressful and Surprisingly Deep Satire

‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Is a Stressful and Surprisingly Deep Satire

By Alex McPherson Sharp and cynical with plenty on its mind, director Halina Reijn’s “Bodies Bodies Bodies” delivers an unpredictable, ruthless, and highly entertaining experience.... Details
‘The Phantom of the Open’ Celebrates Dreamers and Duffers

‘The Phantom of the Open’ Celebrates Dreamers and Duffers

By Lynn VenhausSometimes, those who lose are more inspiring than those who win. Take Maurice Flitcroft, for example, who became known as the Worst Golfer... Details