Noel Murray
Noel Murray is a freelance critic based in Arkansas, who’s been writing about movies, TV, music, comics and more for over 30 years, for the likes of The A.V. Club, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and Rolling Stone.
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35 Years Later, the ‘Pretty in Pink’ Soundtrack Is John Hughes’ Greatest Gift to Teens
In his early films, Hughes’ soundtracks didn’t capture an era — they defined it. Especially the songs on this one.
In Defense of the ‘Filmed Play’
This year more than any other, it’s time to end the snobbery around taped adaptations of theater classics
11 Great Movies That Still Need a Sequel
In a world where we’re deluged with unnecessary sequels, here are a few truly special films that actually deserved them