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Welcome to a new column here at The Movie Mensch, something we affectionately call The Perfect Scene. Starting off this look at these impeccable moments that are orchestrated by a priceless collaboration of directors, cinematographers, editors, performers, production designers, and music is a scene from Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights. […]

The Perfect Scene #1: Boogie Nights Rocks Jessie’s Girl





Breaking news! Will Ferrell has co-written and stars in a surprisingly fun (and funny) look at one of one of Europe’s most popular and unique contests. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of the Fire Saga bows on Netflix today and as the film opens, it salutes the real life contests’ […]

Eurovision Song Contest The Story of Fire Saga Review: Will ...




Jon Stewart moved the needle on political discussion with his Comedy Central show The Daily Show immensely during his January 11, 1999, until August 6, 2015 run. By the time he left, Stewart had ushered in the political news entertainment stalwart to a point where it was the voice of […]

Irresistible Review: Jon Stewart’s Political Farce Is Fun, But Misses ...