In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little, yet enjoy a position of authority over those who offer up their work — and their reputations — to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and even more fun to read. But the bitter truth... Continue Reading →
Reely Bernie Faves: Halfway Point and More Lists!
25 down, 25 to go. It has been an absolute joy reflecting on the formulative movies of my life and the people I saw them with. To be honest, I have found it impossible to keep my list from evolving as I gradually release it one movie at a time. There are just too many... Continue Reading →
Reely Bernie's Top Ten Movies of 2010-2019
Top Ten lists are the most personal, subjective, and ludicrous arrangements in the universe. If there’s one essential purpose to their existence, it’s that they instigate conversation, harmless controversy, and passionate opinion sharing. Ambiguous weight is placed on terms like “Top,” “Greatest,” or “Most Influential.” Overall, I think these lists we make are simply our... Continue Reading →