'Shame' Review

I've made no secret of my disappoint with this movie, which I surely thought would have had a place on my year-end Top 10. But know that this is indeed a film of truly great performances, if little else.

Read my review of "Shame," now online at SouthPhillyReview.com. CLICK HERE.

Michael Fassbender Interview

IT'S TRUE.

New Digs, New Gig!

I'm thrilled and proud to announce that I've recently stepped into a role as Managing Editor of The House Next Door, the official blog of Slant Magazine. It's a terrific gig with a terrific group of guys who've been enormously helpful with both my transition to New York and the advancement of my career (many thanks, as always, Keith and Ed). Since starting the position Oct. 1, I've introduced two new columns: Poster Lab, which dissects posters of buzzworthy films, and Oscar Prospects, which breaks down the Oscar chances of a different film each week. Below are links to the pieces I've done thus far. Please check out The House Next Door regularly to keep up with these articles and many more!

Poster Lab: "A Dangerous Method"

Oscar Prospects: "Carnage"
Poster Lab: "Shame"
Oscar Prospects: "Moneyball"
Poster Lab: "The Iron Lady" and "J. Edgar"
Oscar Prospects: "The Artist"
Poster Lab: "Young Adult"
Oscar Prospects: "The Help"

Chatting About Nicole Beharie

Over at The Film Experience, I wrote up a piece on Nicole Beharie, an underworked, underrated actress who'll thankfully be gaining deserved attention with her supporting work in "Shame." I've adored Beharie since I saw her in "American Violet," a film that rightfully slipped through the cracks, but boasts and Oscar-worthy lead turn from its starlet. My piece is now available. Thanks to Nathaniel Rogers for the idea/initiative. CLICK HERE to read it.