Like a lot of people, I thought I knew what I was getting into with "Only God Forgives." I saw the poster, recognized Nicolas Winding Refn as the director and expected another slick, stylish crime ...

Face it, 2011 is the Year of the Gosling. After missing out on a second Oscar nod for last years' "Blue Valentine" by thiiiis much (he was previously nominated for "Half Nelson" in 2006), there's no ...

Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. The new “Superman” is in theaters this weekend, written and directed by James Gunn and ...

Ryan Gosling has played a lot of iconic roles, but few have defined his on-screen persona quite like Drive. Released in 2011, the film quickly became a cult classic thanks to its moody atmosphere, ...

Nicolas Winding Refn has been a darling of the art-house set for years, thanks to his "Pusher" trilogy, but it was in 2008 that he began to reach a slightly broader audience with "Bronson," which ...