Jason Van Bergen

From the editors at CultCritics.com This past weekend, something impossible happened. A movie about Formula 1—a sport many Americans might rank somewhere between competitive dressage and watching paint dry—didn’t just open, it exploded. With a staggering $144 million global debut, Joseph Kosinski’s “F1,” starring Brad Pitt, has become an undisputed blockbuster. The film, a visual […]

In the hallowed halls of cinematic history, few films stand as tall as Richard Attenborough’s 1982 epic, “Gandhi.” A sweeping, reverent, and visually stunning biopic, it garnered eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and a much-deserved Best Actor for Ben Kingsley’s transformative performance. For many, “Gandhi” was more than just a movie; it

High school graduation is more than just a ceremonial milestone in American life; it’s a ritual steeped in symbolism, tradition, and expectation. In popular culture, it functions as a narrative pivot point—the moment a character crosses the threshold from adolescence into adulthood. From the glittering stages of teen dramas to the heartfelt speeches in coming-of-age