Opinion

Woke comedy tries to be didactic and fails because it has nothing profound or interesting to teach. But tons of real, good comedy is didactic.

Recently Robert Tracinski mistakenly argued …
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It’s hardly a shock to see Spike Lee sending a message with his movies.

Few filmmakers weaponize their work quite like Lee, occasionally to glorious effect as with “Do the …
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Nostalgia has a powerful hold on the human psyche.

While there are several reports on the matter, Dwight from “The Office,” said it best:

“People underestimate the power …
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Film finance today is predicated on one of two scenarios:

• An ultra high net worth individual is willing to take equity risk and finance a film (whether for the …
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Have you ever felt like life is just pushing you along?

Like you’re caught in a current so strong you can’t stop its mighty force to slow down and do …
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The summer movie season is in full swing, but there’s an alternative for those tired of endless superhero sequels and animated dramedies.

The Steamboat Institute Film Festival in Steamboat Springs …
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To social justice warriors, “Eighth Grade” has no right being as great as most critics claim.

The latest wisdom from our politically correct betters says artists shouldn’t tell stories outside …
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Entertainment writers need a 12-step program to cure their addiction to late night TV.

In the Age of Trump outlets like Deadline.com, TheWrap.com and even the Associated Press feverishly churn …
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Comedy was hard. Now, it’s darn near impossible.

The rules governing what’s acceptable in stand-up routines and beyond have never been more complicated. Tell the wrong joke and you might …
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They tried. They really, really tried.

Hollywood studios large and small have spent years, even decades, warning us about the dangers associated with climate change.

More recently, anyone who …
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