As you burn through your Netflix backlogs and wonder how to pace yourself, film critic Jeff Counts revisits 2019 films that deserve a second look.
Film & TV
On Set with Jeff Counts: ‘Honey Boy’ is a Portrait of Heartache and Courage
Whether the story of Shia LaBeouf’s life in film was worthy of its own film has never been a question. The real question was always: Who would tell it?...
On Set with Jeff Counts: ‘The Call of the Wild’ Delivers Universal Truths, Struggles with Style
Film technology has notably advanced over the last few decades. Today the potential for world-building that's available to directors and screenwriters...
On Set with Jeff Counts: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Returns to Jackson Theaters. Don’t Sleep on those Screenings
World War II movies are so common these days. We are no strangers to three-hour prestige projects centered on such narratives of good versus evil. But...
On Set with Jeff Counts: Oscar Bets Before the Big Show
The 92nd Academy Awards ceremony is just a couple days away, so I think it’s time to lay my cards on the table. I’ve seen more than 40 films in the last...
On Set with Jeff Counts: ‘Parasite’ Transcends Genre and Language
It doesn’t happen every year, but sometimes a foreign film dominates Oscars season buzz. Such films demand consideration beyond the Foreign Language Film...
On Set with Jeff Counts: A Contemporary Masterpiece in ‘1917’
If you’ve read anything about 1917 other than the basic plot, you’ve probably heard it’s a one-shot film. The term refers to a movie made with one...
‘Americaville’ Director On Jackson Hole’s Chinese Alter Ego
The resort community of Jackson Hole, China is inspired by a nostalgic image of the American Old West. The similarities go beyond just architecture.
‘Just Mercy’ Depicts Essential History, But Doesn’t Stray From Predictable Courtroom Drama
There are few television and film paths as well-worn as the courtroom drama. Think A Few Good Men, JFK, Erin Brockovich and To Kill a Mockingbird. Those...
