Author Archives: Bob Hill

Those familiar with Whit Stillman’s critically-acclaimed body of work know that his finest moments tend to exist in the sweet spot between pretentious and absurd. Now 60 years of age, Stillman is at it again, returning with his first feature … Read More … Read More

Photo Credit: Bob Hill

So here’s the pitch: Robert De Niro plays a defiant, unraveling New York City taxi driver who is given to fits of self-righteousness and rage. Sounds like a pretty failsafe premise, no? Well, at least that’s half the premise.   … Read More

(Welcome to week 14 of the Friday Afternoon Serial. If you haven’t  had an  opportunity to read Chapters 1-13, we highly recommend doing so before delving forward into Chapter Fourteen. Otherwise, enjoy. Pass it on. After the jump, with one … Read More … Read More

Photo Credit: Bob Hill

(Welcome to week 13 of the Friday Afternoon Serial. If you haven’t  had an  opportunity to read Chapters 1-12, we highly recommend doing so before delving forward into Chapter Thirteen. Otherwise, enjoy. Pass it on. After the jump, Happy 4th … Read More … Read More

Photo Credit: Bob Hill

Sarah Jaffe returned to New York City last night with a new look, a new sound, and a new album to promote. The Body Wins, which is slated to drop on April 24th, is a stark contrast to Jaffe’s 2010 … Read More

“It’s the End of the World As We Know It” by R.E.M. Photo Credit: Bob Hill