Every Monday With A Little Help From Our Friends dedicates time highlighting the best pieces of writing on film and television published around the Internet.
For your reading enjoyment …
The most creative review of Ruby Sparks I’ve seen. Pure gold from Sam Bathe.
Milo is attracting a lot of attention at SXSW. Matt Goldberg has one of the first reviews on the wire.
Speaking of SXSW, Kevin Ketchum will be covering the eclectic festival for Movie Mezzanine. That said, be sure to check out all writings by James Rocchi while he’s in Austin. Here’s his review of Cheap Thrills.
If there’s anyone that knows foreign film, it’s Bonjour Tristesse. Be sure to check out this independent publication.
As of Tuesday Alex Withrow will be a writer here on Movie Mezzanine. To get a taste of his talent, check out this list where he discusses his ten favorite movies as a kid.
The Operation Kino people have a fascinating discussion on modern comedy and offensive humor.
Josh Larsen is one of the strongest film critics I read that doesn’t receive nearly enough credit for his work. Check out his sleek website.
Until this review/commentary, I had not heard of The Fortune Cookie by Billy Wilder. Now I must see it. Courtesy of Can’t Stop the Movies.
Lastly, the Internet has allowed many of us to form friendships – ones founded upon a shared passion for film and writing. Ryan McNeil, a Toronto native I consider my friend, celebrates 2000 posts with his review of The Iron Giant.