Did they deserve a nod? A review of the Oscars 8 best picture nominees.
Although eight movies were nominated for this year’s Oscars, only one movie could win. Here’s our three screen time columnists’ breakdown of each pick. Read more »
Writer archives: Patrick Gunn
‘Nomadland’ captures more than just a lifestyle
Columnist Patrick Gunn argues “Nomadland” is an emotional yet healing journey through the American heartland. Read more »
'WandaVision' was worth the wait
Screen time columnist Patrick Gunn argues Marvel’s newest creation is one of its most unique. Read more »
'Judas and the Black Messiah' is an honest portrayal of 1960s racism
“Judas and the Black Messiah” is streaming on HBO Max and is in theaters now. Read more »
'Malcolm and Marie' full of superb acting but redundant lines
Sam Levinson’s “Malcolm & Marie” had him team back up with “Euphoria” star Zendaya. Read more »
'One Night in Miami' provides rare glimpse into lives of 4 Black icons
Actress Regina King landed all the right shots in her directorial debut on the movie “One Night in Miami.” The movie is based on Kemp Power’s play of the same name, and stars Lesle Odom Jr., Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge and Kingsley Ben-Adir. Read more »
‘Happiest Season’ is a great holiday coming out story that’s far from perfect
The film “Happiest Season” gives a look into why coming out to family members can still be difficult with its top-tier cast and holiday theme. Read more »
'The Queen’s Gambit' is a royal-worthy show
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says the lead performance, along with skillful screenwriting from Scott Frank and Allan Scott, make the show bingeable and exciting. Read more »
The Haunting of Bly Manor’ tells eerie story through fragmented memories
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says that the series uses flashbacks and monologues to portray complex characters with tragic pasts. Read more »
'Fandango at the Wall’ captures spirit of son jarocho music genre
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says the documentary showcases the power of music through the stories of talented, passionate musicians. Read more »
Millie Bobby Brown carries ‘Enola Holmes’ with strong acting, producing
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says the 16-year-old actress excels in her performance of the confident, cunning title character. Read more »
A preview of this year’s Primetime Emmys
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn breaks down the 2020 Emmy Awards. Read more »
The film industry in 2020: many theaters still closed, releases altered
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says films are still being made and released during the pandemic, but with different timelines and formats. Read more »
'Big Time Adolescence’ is a raw coming-of-age story
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn argues that the American High film “Big Time Adolescence” tells a believable yet original story about high school and growing up. Read more »
15 films to watch while stuck at home in quarantine
Screen Time Columnist Patrick Gunn recommends watching both old and new films while social distancing. Films such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and “Parasite” all made the list. Read more »
Coronavirus impacts global, domestic film industries
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says the coronavirus could have ramifications on the worldwide box office. Read more »
‘The Invisible Man’ is an unsettling, tense ride
Screen time columnist Patrick Gunn says “The Invisible Man” reflects the lingering trauma of domestic abuse through a slow, quiet build of tension. Read more »
'BoJack Horseman’ explores human experiences through complex characters
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says that the attention to detail applied to the show’s characters and gags makes the series both emotional and entertaining. Read more »
Examining 2020 Best Picture nominations by the numbers
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn breaks down some of the strange and fascinating statistics from the nine best picture nominees of the 2020 Academy Awards. Read more »
‘Sex Education’ continues its phenomenal run in season 2
Screen Time Columnist Patrick Gunn discusses season 2 of Netflix's hit show "Sex Education." Read more »
‘1917’ is a technical masterpiece but storytelling falls short
Screen time columnist Patrick Gunn says the film “1917,” despite flaws in storytelling, incorporates mesmerizing technical elements such as natural lighting and a smoothly flowing camera. Read more »
‘The Rise of Skywalker’ provides lackluster addition to Star Wars franchise
Screen time columnist Patrick Gunn says “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” serves as a lacking conclusion to an otherwise solid trilogy. Read more »
‘Richard Jewell’ is straightforward but slow due to pace, lack of music
Screen time columnist Patrick Gunn says the simple storytelling approach used in “Richard Jewell” showcases strong performances but also creates unnecessarily slow pacing. Read more »
Mister Rogers is back with ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood'
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” provides messages of forgiveness and openness for people of all ages and honors the legacy of Fred Rogers. Read more »
