Alex McPherson

'Fiume o Morte!' Documentary Is A Brilliantly Idiosyncratic Triumph By Alex McPherson Playful and excoriating in equal measure, director Igor Bezinović's documentary “Fiume o Morte!” (Fiume or Death!) examines the absurdity, horror, and sobering legacy of fascism, ...

Playful and excoriating in equal measure, “Fiume o Morte!” (screening at @wufilmseries.bsky.social this Sunday) examines the absurdity, horror, and sobering legacy of fascism, presenting an irreverent reframing of place and history that gives power back to the people. poplifestl.com/fiume-o-mort...

Dark Comedy-Thriller 'How to Make a Killing' Is Not Quite a Jackpot By Alex McPherson Far less lively than its premise promises, director John Patton Ford’s “How to Make a Killing” has a sturdy dramatic framework but forgets to have much fun along the way — it’s an...

Far less lively than its premise promises, director John Patton Ford’s “How to Make a Killing” has a sturdy dramatic framework but forgets to have much fun along the way — it’s an Eat-the-Rich satire that commits the unfortunate sin of being dull. #filmsky

Watched Hospital in a theater and we were all looking around like “holy shit…”

High School, Hospital, Basic Training, Central Park all good starting points.

here is how you get into Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman - rare case where a 96-year-old filmmaker’s death feels tragic because they had so much more left to do. Uninterrupted streak of curiosity, empathy, wisdom, and quiet anger, ended only by the reality of living in a human body.

I'll never forgot watching Jason's walk through the school hallways in Blind.

Frederick Wiseman obituary: towering figure of American documentary filmmaking Across a filmmaking career spanning more than five decades, Wiseman – who has died at 96 – refined a uniquely austere, quietly radical form of documentary cinema. Working without narration, interviews...

Across a filmmaking career spanning more than five decades, Frederick Wiseman – who has died at 96 – refined a uniquely austere, quietly radical form of documentary cinema

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Over the past couple years, I've watched 20 films directed by Frederick Wiseman, and every one was profoundly moving and rich with meaning. Wiseman opened my eyes to new ways to see the world and experience art. Hospital (1970) is probably my favorite. RIP to one of the best filmmakers of all time.

'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die' Is A Sci-Fi Action Comedy With Big Ideas and a Cynical Heart By Alex McPherson Furious and scattershot, director Gore Verbinski’s madcap sci-fi parable “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” has numerous incisive ideas about humanity’s dependence on technology but...

Furious and scattershot, director Gore Verbinski’s madcap sci-fi parable “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” has numerous incisive ideas about humanity’s dependence on technology but muddles them with a heavy dosage of smug humor. poplifestl.com/good-luck-ha...

Rachel McAdams Reigns Supreme in Sam Raimi’s Latest Slice of Madness 'Send Help' By Alex McPherson At its best when fully leaning into uninhibited mayhem, director Sam Raimi’s “Send Help” is a knowingly loony, if broad, satire elevated by Dylan O’Brien and a deviously crazed Ra...

At its best when fully leaning into uninhibited mayhem, director Sam Raimi’s “Send Help” is a knowingly loony, if broad, satire elevated by Dylan O’Brien and a deviously crazed Rachel McAdams.

The Bourne Supremacy. The Raid 2.

Nia DaCosta Delivers a Worthy, Gonzo Follow-Up in '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' By Alex McPherson Savage, heartfelt, and memorable, director Nia DaCosta’s “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” carves its own gory yet defiantly hopeful path through the apocalypse. Taking place s...

Savage, heartfelt, and memorable, director Nia DaCosta’s “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” carves its own gory yet defiantly hopeful path through the apocalypse.

2026 Oscar Nominations: See the Full List

Snubbing Jafar Panahi and "It Was Just an Accident" in Best Picture and Best Director is rough. So is snubbing "My Undesirable Friends" in Best Documentary (grrrrr). "F1: The Movie" in Best Picture... huh? Happy about the love for "The Secret Agent." #filmsky

Thank you @wufilmseries.bsky.social

Alex McPherson’s 2025 in review Alex McPherson’s 2025 in review

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15 Best Movies of 2025 - The Fiction Department We're almost at the end of 2025, so it's time to look back and decide on the best movies we've seen this year. These 'best of the year' lists are far from

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Honorable Mentions: The Voice of Hind Rajab, Eephus, Sirāt, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, By the Stream, 2000 Meters to Andriivka, The Secret Agent, Sorry, Baby, Resurrection, Reflection in a Dead Diamond

My favorite films of 2025:

10. Cloud
9. Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk
8. The Long Walk
7. Black Bag
6. The Mastermind
5. One Battle After Another
4. It Was Just an Accident
3. My Undesirable Friends: Part 1 - Last Air in Moscow
2. Afternoons of Solitude
1. 28 Years Later

TONIGHT is the sneak preview of one of 2025's most anticipated titles (THE most anticipated for the Webster Film Series team), Bi Gan's RESURRECTION, starring Jackson Yee & Shu Qi! Showtime 7:00pm tonight, returns for seven more shows in 2026. Winner of the Special Jury's Award at Cannes this year.

My top 10 films of 2025:
1. 28 Years Later
2. Afternoons of Solitude
3. My Undesirable Friends: Part 1 - Last Air in Moscow
4. It Was Just an Accident
5. One Battle After Another
6. The Mastermind
7. Black Bag
8. The Long Walk
9. Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk
10. Cloud
#filmsky

TONIGHT and THURSDAY (but not tomorrow) we are bringing the beavers back home: HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS is playing here, its first St. Louis venue, for the first time since March 2024! Showtime 7:00pm. Free mini-posters to the first ten attendees each night!

Really happy to see Afternoons of Solitude here. #filmsky #awardsseason

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Our 2025 nominations for

BEST SCREENPLAY – ORIGINAL

Blue Moon
It Was Just an Accident
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Sorry, Baby
Weapons

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Our 2025 nominations for

BEST FILM

Frankenstein
Hamnet
It Was Just an Accident
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Phoenician Scheme
The Secret Agent
Sinners
Superman
Weapons

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Our 2025 nominations for our unique category:

BEST SCENE

The Globe theatrical production in “Hamnet”
Finale in “It Was Just an Accident”
Music evolution “I Lied to You” in “Sinners”
Baktan Cross Car Chase Scene in “One Battle After Another
The fate of Aunt Gladys in “Weapons”

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Hello! We are the St. Louis Film Critics Association. We founded in 2004, and currently have 18 film lovers on our roster. We are going to announce our nominees for our 2025 awards today around 5pm central. Stay tuned for updates! Our winners will be announced next Sunday (after we argue & vote).

Marty Meh.

Jennifer Lawrence is Outstanding in Harsh Character Study 'Die My Love' By Alex McPherson An intensely gripping acting showcase for Jennifer Lawrence, director Lynne Ramsay’s “Die My Love” paints an existentially nightmarish picture of motherhood, conformity, and relat...

An intensely gripping acting showcase for Jennifer Lawrence, director Lynne Ramsay’s “Die My Love” paints an existentially nightmarish picture of motherhood, conformity, and relationships in fateful disarray. poplifestl.com/jennifer-law... #filmsky