On Being a Horror Wuss

Because it's Halloween, I decided for this week's IFC Fix column to own up to the fact that horror movies used to freak me out as a...

Back Stage: Say Hi to the Guy Who Liked 'Cloud Atlas'

This week's Screen Grab column features my reviews of Chasing Mavericks , The Loneliest Planet and Pusher . But it's led by my writ...

The Rolling Stones - "Rocks Off"

The Rolling Stones will soon be back for yet another tour . So I'm picking a personal favorite of theirs. Off Exile on Main Street , whi...

Visiting 'The Loneliest Planet'

I saw The Loneliest Planet for the first time at the Toronto Film Festival in 2011. There was one problem: Because I rushed a public screen...

'Flight' Review

Early this year, I lamented that Denzel Washington's career had fallen into a rut. I needn't have worried: Once he found the right ...

'Take This Waltz' Comes to DVD

I saw Take This Waltz at the Toronto Film Festival in 2011 and was impressed by its unpredictable, deeply affecting tone. Tomorrow, writer-...

Daryl Hall & John Oates - "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)"

My growing fondness for '80s cheese is criminal and should be brought up on charges as soon as possible.