about contributors submissions book series advertising contests tour dates Mixed Media PopMatters Picks
|
|
Matthew SorrentoAbout Matthew SorrentoMatthew Sorrento regularly contributes to the online magazine Film Threat and was recently (dis)honored by the LA Times as one of the “crankiest movie critics of 2007”. He is the film editor for Identity Theory, an online literary magazine, where he writes about movies, books, and theater. A professor of writing at Camden County College in Blackwood, New Jersey, Matt also lectures on film at Rutgers University in Camden. Email him at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Features
Unchartered Territory: The Making of an Icon in The James Stewart Western CollectionAs he headed westward in his films, a new, darker Jimmy Stewart helped redefine a genre. [13 November 2008] Camping Out at the GraveyardWhen we relax and revel in the campy ghouls, our nerves are left fresh for the film’s terrifying bite; the last and sharpest of which comes at the searing downbeat ending. [27 October 2008] Reviews
Midnight Picnic by Nick AntoscaMost authors won't kill a kid in their stories, and those who do will do it lightly, reaping all the pathos without having to deliver the scene. [10 February 2009] 
Timecrimes (Los Cronocrímenes)Nacho Vigalondo's reinvention of Pandora's Box plays upon the nerves as much as the intellect. [19 December 2008] 
Hero of the Underground by Jason PeterHero reveals all the glorious dreams promised to a talented young athlete. It's the story of an American neo-archetype: the ascent into stardom that turns into a descent into addiction. [10 December 2008] 
Kiss of the Spider WomanThe novel was ideal for independent filmmaking; the resulting film, even more than 20 years later, is still superb. [18 November 2008] 
The Small Back RoomPowell's groundbreaking blend of art and terror cut short a career at its most innovative moment. [28 August 2008] 
Monsterquest: Complete Season 1Perhaps our everyday creatures are chilling enough, and thus our dreams transform the mundane into the monstrous. [25 June 2008] 
Before the Devil Knows You’re DeadWhat a quirky pair of brothers do Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke make. [5 June 2008] BlogsNotes from the Road: Orange Flower Water: Luna Theater Company, Philadelphia [9 February 2009]Notes from the Road: Classic Props Over Digiscreen in David Wood’s James and the Giant Peach [16 January 2009] |
Now on PopMatters
Columns
Moving Pixels: Parent-Child Bonding: Video Games that Bridge the Generation Gap The Rockist: Metal, Back from Purgatory
Blogs
Short Ends and Leader: Seasoned Greetings: White Christmas (1954) and It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Peripatetic Postcards: What’s Hot in Korea
Music
:. Say Anything: Say Anything :. Wolfmother: Cosmic Egg :. The Swell Season: Strict Joy :. Neon Indian: Psychic Chasms :. Karen O and the Kids: Where The Wild Things Are :. Slaraffenland: We’re on Your Side :. Gloria Jones: Share My Love
Film
:. The Men Who Stare at Goats :. Endgame :. The Fourth Kind :. Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire :. Disney’s A Christmas Carol :. Gentlemen Broncos
DVDs
:. Adult Swim in a Box :. The 39 Steps :. Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Those Aren’t Pillows Edition)
News
:. Craig Ferguson’s autobiography is a testimony to America’s eternal appeal to immigrants :. INTERVIEW:Jeff Bridges abides, and works like crazy :. Roland Emmerich’s latest big-budget doomsday extravaganza is his ‘darkest film’ to date :. INTERVIEW:Hit repeat with Steely Dan and ‘Aja’ :. INTERVIEW:Lily Tomlin has had an extraordinary career being ordinary :. Film changes student’s course: ‘Precious’ star pursuing acting
|
