AFI Fest 2020 Review: ‘Citizen Penn’ is Celebrity Philanthropy Done Right
Sean Penn is no William Hearst. In fact, the two-time Academy Award winner is the fundamental opposite of the newspaper tycoon whose life inspired Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane. Rather than drown i...[Read More]
Sundance 2018 Review: 306 Hollywood – Protect Your Valuables
As I approached middle age I found myself reflecting on a lot of my life. It’s only 40 years but the first 20 feel like so long ago, and at the same time just like yesterday. Luckily I saved a lot of ...[Read More]
Doctor Who “The Eaters of Light” Review
Ashley Menzel reviews the latest episode of Doctor Who titled "The Eaters of Light." Doctor Who airs on BBC America on Saturday evenings.
I Do Have a Sense of Humor: Films Ashley Menzel Finds Funny
Everyone thinks I don't have a sense of humor. Maybe I'm a robot? Maybe that portion of my brain has melted away due to too many terrible parody films? Who knows.
