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Lady Bird Revisited: Now You Know Why It Sucks So Bad
Controversial NYC movie critic COLE SMITHEY is the only film reviewer in the world who sees Lady Bird for what it is -- a truly terrible movie.
And the Five Best Erotica Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day Are ..
In his latest Film 101, New York film critic COLE SMITHEY rounds up the best erotica movies to watch on Valentine's Day ...
WATCH: Here Are The 13 Best Rock Songs of All Time
From Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Good to Tom Petty's Refugee, here's COLE SMITHEY with a baker's dozen of the best rock songs of all time.
Cole Smithey: These Are The 10 Best Films of 2017
Didn't get your movie on in 2017? Never fear: Here's acclaimed film critic COLE SMITHEY with the 10 best films of 2017 ....
Cole Smithey: Why ‘Mother!’ Could Be The Best Film of 2017 So Far
If it isn't, then it's certainly the most haunting. Here's renowned film critic Cole Smithey's review of Darren Aronofsky's 'Mother!'
Oscars 2016 Predictions: Here’s How To Win Your Oscars Pool
Cole Smithey's Oscars 2016 predictions, below.
Cole Smithey’s Classic Cinema: “Bringing Up Baby” [video essay]
Howard Hawks’ “Bringing Up Baby” exemplifies screwball comedy: It's got innuendo, punchy dialogue and comic anticipation, says Cole Smithey. Check it...
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: Star Wars Deserves This Review
The fanboy circle-scream is over. Check out Cole's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" review.
Cole Smithey’s Directors Survey: Alfred Hitchcock, Master of Suspense
Let Cole Smithey guide you through this wordless exploration of the work of director and master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock. Video essay.
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: “This Is Bossa Nova” [review]
The Bossa Nova never sounded so good. Check out the real thing in the documentary "This is Bossa Nova," says Cole Smithey. Review, clips.
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: “Anomalisa” Will Trip You Up [review]
Charlie Kaufman, a leader in magical realism, continues to mine slippery tunnels of flawed human emotion.
Cole Smithey: “The Hateful 8” Was The Most Stimulating Movie of 2015 [review]
The most fun movie of 2015 was Quentin Tarantino's "The Hateful 8," says renowned NYC film critic Cole Smithey. Here's why.
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: “The Big Short” [review]
A funny take on the 2008 financial crisis, "The Big Short" is well worth seeing. Here's renowned NYC film critic Cole Smithey with his review.
Cole Smithey: Here Are The Top Movies Of 2015 [video roundup]
Most movies sucked in 2015, renowned film critic Cole Smithey says. But the few top movies of 2015 were stellar. Check them out in this fast video...
Go Ahead. See “The Hateful 8.” It’s Your Civic Duty
As you watch "The Hateful 8," think about what makes these characters so hateful, and about the culture that made them that way. The discussion is...
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: “Carol” [review]
"Carol" is an awesome LGBT drama, says renowned film reviewer Cole Smithey. Here's why. [review]
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: “Spectre” [review]
Here's legendary film reviewer Cole Smithey with his take on "Spectre," the latest James Bond flick. Don't miss this in-depth review, with clips.
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: Gaspar Noe’s “Love”
“Love” is a 3D sexploitation movie made by Gaspar Noe. But what's Noe thinking? Check out renowned film reviewer Cole Smithey's take right here.
The Best War Movie Ever Made Was “Come and See.” Seriously.
It is undeniably the best war movie ever made, and the best one you'll ever see, says renowned film reviewer Cole Smithey in this review of "Come and...
Film 101: Check Out These Classic Horror Films
Halloween is over, but don't let that ruin your thirst for the freaky. Here are the classic horror films you absolutely must see this month, courtesy...
The Force Awakens: To George Lucas, with Love
As the trailer for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" opens, it's clear that war is in the air. Why not give your kids a front seat to it all? And a...
Oscars 2016: Best. Predictions. Ever.
It's not too early to think about Oscars 2016. From "Carol" to "Amy," here's who renowned film critic Cole Smithey says will win at the Academy...
A Droning Tone Poem, Skip It: Why “Steve Jobs” Sucks
"Steve Jobs" is all surface and punchlines, a boring film about an intensely unlikable conceptual inventor. Renowned film critic Cole Smithey says:...
A Daring Original: Miles Ahead review
"Miles Ahead" reveals Miles Davis' larger-than-life personality to awesome effect. Here's Cole Smithey's Miles Ahead review.
New York Film Festival 2015: Films to See, Films to Avoid [roundup]
Our renowned movie critic Cole Smithey's take on the best and worst feature films and documentaries playing at New York Film Festival 53. Check out...
Movie Week with Cole Smithey: “Sicario” review
This week our itinerant movie reviewer Cole Smithey has nothing good to say about "Sicario." Why does he hate it so much? Find out here.
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: Coming Home [review]
A story of separation and remembrance in Communist China, "Coming Home" is a stunning film by director Zhang Yamou. "Coming Home" review.
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: Being Evel [review]
A generation of Americans brought up in the 1970s spent their childhoods riding banana-seat bikes off homemade ramps, thanks to the great motorcycle...
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week — Dark Star: HR Giger’s World review
On the latest episode of Cole Smithey's Movie Week, Cole reviews "Dark Star: HR Giger's World." He gives this new documentary an "A." Here's why.
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: The Look of Silence [review]
Joshua Oppenheimer's "The Look of Silence" is a follow up documentary to his first film on the 1965 and 1966 mass killings in Indonesia. Cole Smithey...
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: “Mr. Holmes” Is Enough
Even if “Mr. Holmes” isn't much more than a picturesque showcase, that's enough, says Cole Smithey. Here's his "Mr. Holmes" review. It's Movie Week...
Cole Smithey’s Film 101: Sci-Fi Movies
Cole Smithey rounds up sci-fi movies this week in his latest Film 101. Get your movie on.
Cole Smithey’s Film 101: Midnight Movies to Watch Right Now
There's more to midnight movies than just "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Here's a roundup of some of the best midnight movies to check out right...
Cole Smithey: “What Happened, Miss Simone?” [review]
Should you see the new "What Happened, Miss Simone?" Here's our in-depth review. Tune in to the latest short episode of Cole Smithey's Movie Week...
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: “Amy” [review]
"Amy," the new Amy Winehouse documentary, is absolutely devastating -- and terrifically well done. Here's Cole Smithey's in-depth review, plus his...
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: “Inside Out” Review
Children’s book authors will be eating their hearts out over Peter Docter’s brilliantly devised story about the emotions that kids feel and how they...
Cole Smithey: “Hot Girls Wanted” review
“Hot Girls Wanted” is instructional on a real-world level about the risks and minimal rewards of Internet porn. Here's Cole Smithey's "Hot Girls...
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: “Mad Max Fury Road” review
Cole Smithey's back with his guide on what movies to see and avoid this week. This time he delivers his in-depth "Mad Max: Fury Road" review. It is...
Cannes 2015: The Awards [Video]
Cole Smithey comments on the Cannes 2015 award winners.
Cannes Film Festival 2015: 3D Sexploitation And ‘Love’
Cole Smithey is still filing reviews from Cannes Film Festival 2015, where he screened "Love," a 3D sexploitation film. What a flop. Even porn...
Cannes Film Festival 2015: Day Seven News, Video Update
Our Cole Smithey is in the South of France covering the Cannes Film Festival 2015. Here's what's news from the world of film. New report, plus video.
Cannes Film Festival 2015: Day Five News Roundup
Cole Smithey is reporting for us live from Cannes Film Festival 2015. Here's the latest movie and film tech news from day five. Short video news...
Cannes Film Festival 2015: Day Three News, Views
Cole Smithey is at the Cannes Film Festival 2015 day three covering the new Amy Winehouse documentary, Auro 3D tech and everything Natalie Portman...
Cannes Film Festival 2015: Day One News, Views
aNewDomain's Cole Smithey is covering the Cannes Film Festival 2015. Here's his text and video coverage of all the film news from day one. Enjoy.
Cole Smithey Reviews: Tales of the Grim Sleeper
Here's Cole Smithey's deep dive review of "Tales of the Grim Sleeper." Get your movie on!
Cole Smithey’s Movie Week: Far from The Madding Crowd
It's time again for Cole Smithey's Movie Week, a guide for what movies to watch and avoid this weekend. Here Cole reviews "Far From the Madding Crowd...
If You Loved “Being John Malkovich,” You’ll Love These Flicks, Too
Get that movie on. Here's what NYC film reviewer Cole Smithey says you need to watch this weekend.
Oscar Predictions 2015: How To Dominate Your Oscar Pool
Cash in on these Oscar predictions.
Valentine’s Day Film Roundup: Erotica, Exotica, Romantica
The erotic film genre differs from porn in that its erotica serves the story arc. Here are Cole Smithey's erotica film picks for your Valentine's Day...