Archive - The SS Ben Hecht, by Stephen Silver

After 50 years, we’re still living in a 'Jaws' world

Steven Spielberg’s movie, a half-century ago, ushered in a blockbuster era that hasn’t ended yet.

15 hrs ago •

More documentary selections from Tribeca 2025: 'My Mom Jayne,' 'Holding Liat,' 'BLUE SCUTI: Tetris Crasher,' 'The Inquisitor,' Bodyguard of…

Reviewing five documentaries from the 2025 Tribeca Festival

Jun 18 •

'Elio' is decidedly mid-level Pixar

Also, 'How to Train Your Dragon' is an unnecessary, poorly shot remake

Jun 17 •

‘Everything’s Going to Be Great’ is a fitfully moving comedy/drama

This Tribeca film tells a particular coming-of-age story about a boy growing up in the theater.

Jun 17 •

Let a Thousand A24s, Neons, and Mubis bloom

Over the weekend, the Hollywood Reporter published a piece called “Battle of the Cool Kids: Inside the A24, Neon and Mubi Turf War." For those who think…

Jun 16 •

Fin: Brian Wilson and the movies

Plus, Spaceballs 2, the death of a great character actor, broadcasting lifetime achievement awards, how I fill my water bottle, and more in this week’s…

Jun 13 •

Documentary selections from Tribeca Festival 2025: 'We Are Pat,' 'State of Firsts,' 'Surviving Ohio State,' 'Call Her Alex,' and 'Natchez'

Reviewing five films from this year’s Tribeca Festival

Jun 12 •

'Ballerina' follows John Wick, for better and for worse

The "sidequel" shares many of the same strengths and weaknesses as the franchise that spawned it.

Jun 11 •

‘Congo,’ one of the goofiest blockbusters of the ‘90s, turns 30

The 1995 action film was a 'Jurassic Park' knockoff that came all the way back around the bend to comedy.

Jun 10 •

AMC pivots... to more commercials

The pre-show just got even longer.

Jun 9 •

Fin: 'Goodbye Dragon Inn,' and Goodbye Marc Maron

The John Candy doc surfaces, an OpenAI movie, selfies next to reviews, and more in this week’s notes column.

Jun 6 •

Hey you guys: ‘The Goonies’ turns 40

Richard Donner teamed up with Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus to make an ‘80s classic, starring kids who became much more famous later on.

Jun 5 •

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