D.O. screentime columnists reveal 2025 Oscars picks
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Writer archives: Henry O'Brien
‘The Monkey’ crafts stilted family dynamic but lacks gory payoff
Filmmaker Osgood Perkins' latest film, "The Monkey," references his personal struggles with his father, while cementing his visual and narrative talents in the horror genre. Read more »
Cast of Québec film 'Two Women' discusses sexual politics, expectations
In an interview with The Daily Orange, the cast and crew of “Two Women” discussed the process of producing the sensual comedy. Read more »
‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ paints cruel portrait of motherhood
Mary Bronstein’s newest film, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” is a dramatic comedy that follows the life of Linda who attempts to navigate her child’s illness. Read more »
‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ reveals the complexities of Russian resistance
“Mr. Nobody Against Putin” depicts co-director Pavel "Pasha" Talankin’s struggle against increasing militarization as a school teacher in Russia. Read more »
Questlove evolves as a director with new documentary “Sly Lives!”
“Sly Lives!” explores the career and legacy of artist Sly Stone in the context of Black music. Read more »
Chelsea Christer's short 'Out for Delivery' is spontaneous, darkly ironic
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Orange, writer and director Chelsea Christer explains the process and ideas behind her upcoming short film, “Out for Delivery.” Read more »
'The Room Next Door’ uses over-the-top dialogue but lacks thematic depth
Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door” uses camp and over-the-top dialogue but lacks thematic depth. Read more »
2024 ‘Nosferatu’ is imperfect adaptation with social commentary
“Nosferatu” offers mild social commentary, but wrestles with Eggers’ style and the source material. Read more »
AI remaster of Daft Punk's 'Interstella 5555' undermines film's power
Generative AI recreates Daft Punk’s 2003 anime science fiction film, “Interstella 555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem.” Read more »
'Interstellar' explores humanity in higher resolution 10 years later
A decade after its premiere in theaters, Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” maintains reflexivity and reminds viewers of their humanity. Read more »
Andrea Arnold’s ‘Bird’ parses through life as it is in British slums
“Bird” mixes realism and mysticism to examine socioeconomic issues in British slums. Read more »
‘Conclave’ is a solid Oscars contender but lacks real depth
Though not the most insightful thriller, “Conclave” delivers on being an enticing and dramatic film centered around the Catholic Church's pope selection. Read more »
These spooky films are old, but timeless. Watch them this Halloweekend.
With Halloweekend around the corner, our columnist has a list of spooky movie suggestions. Read more »
‘The Brutalist’ navigates the American dream with timeless intrigue
“The Brutalist," directed by Brady Corbet, explores themes of religion, wealth and American power structures. Read more »
‘We Live In Time’ is an effectively heartbreaking British drama
Director John Crowley’s movie, “We Live in Time,” explores the decade-long romance of the lead characters, Almut and Tobias. Read more »
‘Nickel Boys’ pushes cinematic boundaries of portraying a person’s life
Based on the 2019 book by Colson Whitehead, “Nickel Boys” uses first-person perspective to understand the humanity of two young Black men at a segregated reform school. Read more »
'The Substance' successfully pulls off grotesque satire
French writer-director Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” tells an uncomplicated story of an older woman using a substance to transform her into a more beautiful, younger self. Read more »
Screentime: Our reactions to 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' Henry's trip to TIFF
On the next episode of "Screentime," Nate and Henry discuss "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" and some of the marquee releases at the Toronto International Film Festival. Read more »
Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut 'Blink Twice' lacks thematic punch
Zoë Kravitz’s intentional camerawork in “Blink Twice” does not make up for the film's plot holes and rushed resolution. Read more »
Tiring plot in 'The Crow' reboot makes watching actual crows more fun
Lionsgate attempted hopping on this summer's superhero movie trend with "The Crow”, but the film proved to be unsuccessful with an underdeveloped, thrown-together plot. Read more »
Screentime Podcast: Columnists discuss the best, worst of Summer 2024
As the summer comes to a close, Senior Staff Writers Nate Lechner and Henry O'Brien discuss the movies that defined the season Read more »
O’Brien: Hack needs to find out what the hell to do with his life
Henry O'Brien reflects on how no matter what his future becomes, he wants to be doing something he loves. Read more »
‘Sasquatch Sunset’ examines connection between nature, the human condition
The Zellner Brothers’ “Sasquatch Sunset” portrays Sasquatches with human-like characteristics to connect with viewers and create a fascinating experience. Read more »
