Archive - Decoding Everything

'A Minecraft Movie' Is The Cinematic Equivalent of Those Subway Surfer Tiktok Videos

Plus, some thoughts on the marketing of James Gunn's 'Superman.'

Apr 6 •

March 2025

‘Black Bag’ Is Top-Tier Soderbergh and as Slick as Spy Thrillers Get

Sex, lies, and satellite footage.

Mar 14 •

I Can't Stop Thinking About Gene Hackman

On a celebrity's passing and what it says about us.

Mar 10 •

‘Mickey 17’ Is a Barrage of Sloppy Sci-Fi Satire

Robert Pattinson’s delightful performance can’t rescue Bong Joon Ho’s disappointing misfire.

Mar 7 •

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Notable Moments from the 2025 Oscars Ceremony

David shares some reflections on this year's Academy Awards.

Mar 3 •

February 2025

January 2025

Reacting to the 2025 Oscar Nominations (feat. Tansy Gardam)

David and Tansy react to this year's Oscar noms.

Jan 24 •

‘Wolf Man’ Is a Family Drama Awkwardly Wearing the Skin of a Creature Feature

Leigh Whannell’s new take on the classic Universal monster is more unsettling in concept than execution.

Jan 17 •

10 Cinematic Pairings That Captured The Mood Of 2024

Stephen David Miller unpacks the year via twenty interconnected films.

Jan 14 •

Stephen David Miller

'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' Is The 'Ocean's 12' of 'Den of Thieves' Movies

Plus: Tech billionaires show their true nature. Again.

Jan 12 •

David Chen's Top 10 Films of 2024

A look back at a great year in movies.

Jan 5 •

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