Hi there! I’m Mark Olsen and welcome back to your guide to the world of Only Good Movies. The biggest news in our world this week is the appointment of Amy Nicholson as the new film critic for the Los Angeles Times. Nicholson, an experienced critic and reporter who previously held the position of chief … Read more
How do you heal a shattered heart? Reverend Al Green has the answer. Through his soulful and melancholic songs, he has a unique way of making you feel less isolated. “Everybody Hurts”? Yes, but when Al Green croons it, it brings a sense of solace and optimism. I’m Glenn Whipp, a columnist for the Los … Read more
Ridley Scott’s 2000 masterpiece “Gladiator” concluded with a memorable scene that has since been linked with the film: the battle-hardened hand of Russell Crowe’s character, Maximus, gently touching wheat stalks, as he journeys home in the afterlife. This serene image is mirrored in the opening scene of its sequel, “Gladiator II.” Rugged hands, hardened from … Read more
Rory Kinnear, though yet to star in his own detective show, is a quintessentially British actor. His repertoire spans from Shakespeare to “Cranford,” “The Thick of It” to James Bond. He’s portrayed Frankenstein’s monster in “Penny Dreadful,” Tom Bombadil in “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” Winston Churchill in “The Ministry of … Read more
This press release is conveyed on behalf of Joshua Rothkopf, Film Editor, Matt Brennan, Deputy Editor, and Craig Nakano, Assistant Managing Editor of Entertainment and Arts: Accomplished Los Angeles-based film critic, journalist, and podcaster, Amy Nicholson, is set to take on the role of the newspaper’s film critic, following an exhaustive search that spanned several … Read more
Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” and Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” are anticipated to deliver outstanding performances at the national box office this weekend. Following a robust summer (“Inside Out 2,” “Deadpool & Wolverine”) and a somewhat lackluster autumn (“Megalopolis,” “Joker: Folie à Deux”), the enchantresses of Oz and the valorous warriors from ancient Rome are uniting to … Read more
The 1981 film “The Final Conflict,” the third in the “Omen” series, concludes with the Antichrist character, Damien, gasping out “Nazarene, you have won … nothing,” before he collapses. Jeymes Samuel, a West London native, was deeply impacted by this scene in his childhood, particularly by Damien’s reference to Jesus Christ as “Nazarene.” As a … Read more
It’s time to crank up the BuzzMeter again! Our BuzzMeter film buffs and experts are back with their predictions for the 2025 Academy Awards, giving us a glimpse into what they believe will be the biggest contenders. Keep in mind that some of the films they’ve picked haven’t been released yet, but that hasn’t stopped … Read more
This December, Denzel Washington has more to celebrate than just the holiday season. Washington, a two-time Academy Award recipient, is about to reach a significant milestone in his journey to recovery: a decade without alcohol or drugs. Speaking candidly in an interview with Esquire, the esteemed 69-year-old actor reflected on the damage his past addictions … Read more
Viola Davis to be Honored at 2025 Golden Globes Viola Davis, the illustrious EGOT winner, has been chosen as the recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes 2025. This prestigious career award is set to be presented at a grand dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, scheduled for January 3. Joining … Read more
