• WATCH: Critics pick their favorite film performances of 2017

    WATCH: Critics pick their favorite film performances of 2017

    Dec 15, 2017 10:07 PM EST

    ... us to wonder why "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" managed to crack any best-of lists. The NewsHour's Jeffrey Brown talked with two critics -- Mike Sargent of WBAI and Ann Hornaday of the Washington Post -- on their personal favorites that graced the silver screen this year. Sargent singled out ...

  • Remembering Jonathan Demme, acclaimed director of eclectic, edgy films

    Remembering Jonathan Demme, acclaimed director of eclectic, edgy films

    Apr 26, 2017 11:21 PM EST

    ... love of movies to me. And thanks, dad, for making me think I could actually be part of this industry. And thank you. HARI SREENIVASAN: Mike Sargent is a film critic for Pacifica Radio. MIKE SARGENT, Film Critic: At the time, a thriller and horror were kind of seen to ...

  • The most spellbinding movies of 2016

    The most spellbinding movies of 2016

    Dec 30, 2016 12:27 AM EST

    ... 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 EST

    ... 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 EST

    ... 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 EST

    ... 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 EST

    ... 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 EST

    ... 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 EST

    ... 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 EST

    ... or the actor of "Birdman." So it is a striking sort of tableaux of men and their stories being represented in that group. GWEN IFILL: Mike Sargent, what struck you most when you first watched and saw these nominations? MIKE SARGENT, Pacifica Radio: Well, unfortunately, I wasn't very surprised ...