• The most spellbinding movies of 2016

    The most spellbinding movies of 2016

    Dec 30, 2016 12:27 AM EDT

    ... JEFFREY BROWN: And for that, we are joined again by two of our steadfast and stalwart film critics, Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post and Mike Sargent of Pacifica Radio. Welcome back to both of you. ANN HORNADAY, The Washington Post: Thank you. MIKE SARGENT, Pacifica Radio: Thank you. JEFFREY ...

  • What were your favorite books, films and TV shows of 2016?

    What were your favorite books, films and TV shows of 2016?

    Dec 29, 2016 09:23 PM EDT

    ... television shows.  You can watch that discussion here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO3O2DKWKoc And on Thursday, Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post and Mike Sargent of Pacifica Radio discussed the years most gripping films and touched on what made them so captivating. Watch that here: https://www.youtube ...

  • As a past accusation comes to light against filmmaker Nate Parker, will viewers want to watch?

    As a past accusation comes to light against filmmaker Nate Parker, will viewers want to watch?

    Aug 31, 2016 11:11 PM EDT

    ... no way suggesting that other people shouldn't. I just cannot personally do it, for many reasons, both personal and just ethical. JEFFREY BROWN: And, Mike Sargent, briefly, will you see the film? MIKE SARGENT: Well, as a film critic, I really have to see the film. I have to ...

  • This year’s Oscars list short on diversity again

    This year’s Oscars list short on diversity again

    Jan 15, 2016 12:13 AM EDT

    ... gained a nomination for the new film, this time using a female lead. CHARLIZE THERON, Actress: This is the best shot I will ever have. Mike Sargent is a film critic for Pacifica Radio. MIKE SARGENT, Film Critic, Pacifica Radio: And they're both definitely about survival, but they both ...

  • Critics share films you shouldn’t miss from 2015

    Critics share films you shouldn’t miss from 2015

    Jan 01, 2016 12:08 AM EDT

    ... Get Ann Hornaday and Mike Sargent's lists of films you shouldn't miss here.

  • What films were under-appreciated in 2015?

    What films were under-appreciated in 2015?

    Dec 31, 2015 07:29 PM EDT

    ... appeared in "The Revenant" and "Mad Max" and is "coming into his own," Sargent said. Watch the NewsHour tonight to hear more of Hornaday and Sargent's thoughts on this year in movies. Editor's Note: Film critic Mike Sargent was mistakenly referred to as Mark Sargent in an earlier ...

  • Hollywood bets on familiar reboots and female-centric summer movies

    Hollywood bets on familiar reboots and female-centric summer movies

    Jun 12, 2015 11:28 PM EDT

    ... summer, Hollywood is heating up, and looking for a hero, a familiar hero, to entertain the masses, and boost its own bottom line. Film critic Mike Sargent of Pacifica Radio: MIKE SARGENT, Pacifica Radio: You're seeing a lot of sequels, reboots, reimaginings, things that have some sort of following ...

  • How the Oscars’ lack of diversity reflects who runs Hollywood

    How the Oscars’ lack of diversity reflects who runs Hollywood

    Jan 16, 2015 02:00 AM EDT

    ... able to watch and see what happens next in all of this, not only Oscar night, but after that. Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post, Mike Sargent of Pacifica Radio, thank you both very much. MIKE SARGENT: Well, you're welcome. ANN HORNADAY: Thank you. MIKE SARGENT: Thank you for ...

  • Two film critics take a look at 2014’s best movies

    Two film critics take a look at 2014’s best movies

    Jan 01, 2015 01:15 AM EDT

    ... have you been up to? ETHAN HAWKE: I see your point. JEFFREY BROWN: All right, so that's a film shot over 12 years. Now, Mike Sargent, your top choice was looking back at a very important moment in history, civil rights history, right? MIKE SARGENT, Pacifica Radio: Yes, it ...

  • Wisconsin governor tells NFL players to stop anthem protests

    Wisconsin governor tells NFL players to stop anthem protests

    Oct 16, 2017 09:38 PM EDT

    MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks NFL players should stop protesting during the national anthem and instead speak out against domestic violence. The Republican former presidential hopeful sent a letter Monday to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith saying he believes players are showing disrespect for...