Charles Bramesco

Charles Bramesco is a freelance film and TV critic living in Brooklyn. A former staff writer for Rolling Stone, he's been featured in the New York Times, New York Magazine, the Guardian, and many other fine publications. His second book, Colors of Film: The Story of Cinema in 50 Palettes, will be published in the US on March 14, 2023.

All Articles From Charles Bramesco

In “The Mountain,” Director Rick Alverson Paints a Grim, Honest Portrait of America

The film tries, and succeeds, to get as far away from Hollywood conventions as possible

Ari Aster Is Redefining Horror Films for Scary Times

A chat with the "Hereditary" director ahead of the release of "Midsommar," his massively anticipated sophomore film

5 Simple Rules for Making a Great Music Documentary

Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin make for compelling subjects, but how do other directors pull off making interesting concert-based films?

Bill Murray Plays Himself

Or is that just what he wants us to think?

The Life, Death and Possible Rebirth of a Must-See Indie Flick

Why "Under the Silver Lake" went from Cannes darling to being abandoned by its studio

With New Acquisitions Afoot, What Is the Netflix Endgame?

A theatre, print magazine and radio station show the streaming movie service is up to something. But what?