Lee LaMarche
125 articles published since November 30, 2022
The Last Voyage of the Demeter: Best Theories Heading Into the Dracula Horror Movie
A fresh take on Dracula? Thank you very much! But what can this new movie bring that others have not?
Has Guillermo del Toro Secretly Been Working on a Connected Universe?
Del Toro is known for his monstrous creations. But has he been plotting a shared universe this entire time?
Waiting for Guffman: How Christopher Guest’s First Mockumentary Changed the Genre Forever
Waiting for Guffman started an improvised film revolution. At its head was Christopher Guest. The movie still holds up today.
Is Joker Still the Most Controversial Movie of the Past 10 Years?
Todd Phillips' Joker was a phenomenon before it even hit theaters. Why does it remain so polarizing?
Will This Strange Barney Parody Overshadow the Upcoming A24-Like Iteration?
Death to Smoochy was a box office dud and a cult classic. Can Daniel Kaluuya's upcoming iteration avoid box office bomb status?
The Creator: Sci-Fi’s Continued Love For a Human/Robot Messiah, Explained
The Creator tackles the trope of Human/AI war and relations. But why do these films love messiahs so much?
Superman: Legacy: These Roles Prove Nathan Fillion Is the Perfect Guy Gardner
Nathan Fillion is ready to take on his fourth superhero role. But why is this the most fitting?
Bob Iger's Controversial Marvel Statements Are Clearly True
The head of Disney has made quite a stir. But his comments about Marvel Studios could not be more true.
Does Monty Python's The Meaning of Life Still Hold Up?
Monty Python made some groundbreaking content. But does The Meaning of Life still hit the same as it did?
You Need to Watch David Dastmalchian's Underrated Indie Film Before Oppenheimer
David Dastmalchian is set to star in the latest Nolan flick, Oppenheimer. But his early writing and acting job prove his worth.
Barbie: You Need to Watch This 2022 Greta Gerwig Film Before Seeing Her Latest Blockbuster
Greta Gerwig acts in a very strange and very funny "comedy," proving that absurdist satire is alive and well.
This Forgotten Ryan Gosling Role Is Far From Ken
43-year-old actor Ryan Gosling has an eclectic mix of films in his arsenal. His 2003 indie film could not prove this more.
How the High School Film Has Changed Since Dazed and Confused
There's nothing like a good coming-of-age high school movie. But a lot has changed since 1993.
This Film Was the Perfect Introduction for Cillian Murphy
28 Days Later catapulted an unknown Cillian Murphy into the public consciousness, and he hasn't looked back. But why was the film so important?
Jason Schwartzman's First Film Role Is Still His Best
Rushmore was Wes Anderson's second film and Jason Schwartzman's first. It remains the best of Schwartzman's career.
What Makes Kevin Smith’s First Film So Iconic?
Clerks was an underground smash that found even more life on VHS. But why does Kevin Smith's first film hold up?
Is This the Summer That Movies Die?
It's been a rough summer so far, but let's look at what's been going on in theaters and see if it's the end of the road for in-person movies.
Zoe Saldana's Forgotten Debut Still Holds Up as Her Best Role
Zoe Saldana has not always been a superhero and action star. She started out as a dancer in a little film called Center Stage.
10 Years Ago The Wolverine Almost Ruined the Beloved Character
There is a special place in everyone's heart for Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. But what happened in his titular film, The Wolverine?
How Deadpool 3 Could Reboot the X-Men for the MCU, Explained
The man in red is back! This time he's bringing Wolverine along and maybe a few more pre-MCU heroes. How will this reboot the X-Men?