KHOL film critic Jeff Counts reviews Chloé Zhao’s new film about a little-known slice of American life.
About Jeff Counts
Before moving to Jackson in 2019, Jeff spent five years reviewing movies as co-host of the public access television program "Big Movie Mouth-Off." When not focused on film, Jeff writes about opera and co-hosts the classical music interview podcast "Ghost Light."
Recent Stories by Jeff Counts
Film Critic Jeff Counts Puts Cinema into Context
KHOL film critic and GTMF General Manager Jeff Counts discusses his passion for both music and film and where he sees the film industry going next.
On Set: ‘Minari’ Offers a Completely New Take on the American Dream
KHOL film critic Jeff Counts discusses the importance of family and place in a new drama about the immigrant experience.
On Set: Sundance Premieres Run the Gamut from ‘Mindless Spectacles’ to Awards Contenders
KHOL film critic Jeff Counts reviews three wildly different films from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival’s non-competitive premieres roster.
On Set: American Dramas Still Impress at Virtual Sundance Film Festival
KHOL film critic Jeff Counts reviews top contenders in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the first-ever virtual Sundance.
On Set: ‘No Man’s Land’ Tackles Complicated Life on U.S.-Mexico Border
New drama makes admirable attempt to portray life on the Texas-Mexico border, yet falls short in its delivery.
On Set: “Outside the Wire” is Netflix’s Latest Sci-Fi Underachievement
Netflix’s recently released speculative military adventure is riddled with inconsistencies, awkward moments, and confusing plot points.
On Set: “One Night in Miami” has a Heart as Big as its Conscience
Jeff Counts discusses the intersection of screenplay and stage play in Regina King’s directorial debut.
