For the first time since college, I reread F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic, then went and streamed the '74 cinematic version.

Culture Maven on Film: "The Great Gatsby" (1974)

A murder mystery set around Agatha Christie's famous murder mystery play, "The Mousetrap." Starring Sam Rockwell and a movie-stealing Saoirse Ronan.

Culture Maven on Film: "See How They Run"

A predictable but enjoyable holiday rom come set in NYC.

Zoe Kravitz discovers some disturbing data while working for a techno startup. She becomes the hunted.

A marvelous and incisive look at the creative evolution and history of Leonard Cohen's brilliant song, "Hallelujah."

Damien Chazelle's long long long and crazy look at Hollywoodland in the Roaring 20's.

Andrea Riseborough is fantastic in this film.

Apple TV+'s new series starring Billy Crudup is beautiful to look at, well worth a peek for the visuals. As for the rest, uh, listen to my review.

Two for the price of one this week, kids. Such a deal.

Two of America's favorite series are in their final go rounds.