Alex Pappademas
Tom Cruise’s Existential Need for Speed
In “Top Gun: Maverick,†the superstar holds the line for relatable humanity in a type of movie that has less and less use for flesh-and-blood people.
“The Matrix Resurrections†Is a Crucial Keanu Reeves Movie
What the film has to say about the exploitative nature of sequels is less interesting than how it positions its male lead.
In “Showbiz Kids,†Alex Winter Weighs the Costs of Child Stardom
The “Bill & Ted†star turned documentarian, himself a former child actor, examines the psychological consequences of early fame in an HBO film.
Steven Prince, an Early Scorsese Star, “Was the Guy with the Gunâ€
The subject of the newly reissued documentary “American Boy†is alive and well and still full of stories.
A Reconsideration of Santa’s Lap
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, a cultural reckoning with the lap has implications for the performers who seek to embody Santa Claus’s spirit in retail settings each December.
How the Cover Song Conquered Movie Trailers
The production of custom-tailored, trailer-ready, high-drama cover songs has become a cottage industry.
Tom Cruise’s Existential Need for Speed
In “Top Gun: Maverick,†the superstar holds the line for relatable humanity in a type of movie that has less and less use for flesh-and-blood people.
“The Matrix Resurrections†Is a Crucial Keanu Reeves Movie
What the film has to say about the exploitative nature of sequels is less interesting than how it positions its male lead.
In “Showbiz Kids,†Alex Winter Weighs the Costs of Child Stardom
The “Bill & Ted†star turned documentarian, himself a former child actor, examines the psychological consequences of early fame in an HBO film.
Steven Prince, an Early Scorsese Star, “Was the Guy with the Gunâ€
The subject of the newly reissued documentary “American Boy†is alive and well and still full of stories.
A Reconsideration of Santa’s Lap
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, a cultural reckoning with the lap has implications for the performers who seek to embody Santa Claus’s spirit in retail settings each December.
How the Cover Song Conquered Movie Trailers
The production of custom-tailored, trailer-ready, high-drama cover songs has become a cottage industry.