Watchmen Deemed “Staggering Failure”
Well, this doesn't look good. As reported by Jeff Wells on Hollywood Elsewhere. Read the short review here. I've read the graphic novel and love, but actually...
Dan Mecca
[Early Review] Crossing Over
Well, 'at least it was better than Crash' seems to be the general opinion of Variety writer Todd McCarthy, who offered this short, but sweet, early review of ...
Rainn Wilson Getting Serious?
Rainn Wilson, TV and movie star most famous for his role as Dwight on "The Office" wrote this interesting opinion piece for CNN on the Baha'i religion and its...
[Festival Spotlight] on …Around
By Dan Mecca
There may be nothing sadder than the life of the average independent film. Every year thousands are made for pennies when put next to even one s...
Owen, Tykwer Fail To Breathe Enough Life, Or Purpose, Into The International
By Dan Mecca
During a recession, a paranoid political thriller in which the bad guy is a debt-collecting international bank seems like an easy sell. Unfortun...
Why Citizen Kane Is The Most Important American Film Ever Made
Because it is timeless, and that statement is more or less inarguable. I recently watched it yet again in a film class. At first I was a little aggravated about...
[Review] He’s Just Not That Into You
By Dan Mecca
What do you get when you put Scarlett Johannson, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Justin Long, Bradley Cooper, "E" from Entourage, Drew Barrymore ...
The New Yorker’s David Denby Makes Case Against Best Picture Noms
BY DAN MECCA
Film critic David Denby, who's always been hit-or-miss in my book but never short of defending his opinions with excellent conviction, wrote thi...
Why Step Brothers Will Become A Comedy Classic
BY DAN MECCA
Because director Adam McKay knows what will stand the test of time and what won't. And so does Ferrell and John C. Reilly. They proved this poin...
[Spotlight On] James McAvoy
By Dan Mecca
I don't know where this guy came from, but he is one of the best actors around right now, and if you can't admit that than you are lying to your...
Dan Mecca
Managing Editor
Dan Mecca is the co-founder and managing editor of The Film Stage. He is a producer and filmmaker living in Pittsburgh. He watches a lot of movies and tracks them on Letterboxd.