Katie McGovern, Author at The American Mag

The Walk

Director Robert Zemeckis brings 3D to Philippe Petit's remarkable twin towers high-wire walk.

There's an unsavory side to Noah Baumbach's newest Greta Gerwig movie, and it hurts.

James Ponsoldt's dramatization of interview sessions between David Lipsky and David Foster Wallace is a gem.

British director Morgan Matthews' debut feature tackles math, love and autism.

Stephen Daldry's Rio-set delight pits destitute boys against conniving local authorities.

David Fincher's latest covers betrayal, media hype and how a bad economy can open lurid doors.

Tending to your first-born is a playground of declarations, memories, and question marks.

Christian De Sica has taken a knack for comedy to forge an endearing career.

A one-time Senegalese vendor now works to raise awareness about racism.

For director Sorrentino, Italy's best stories are hidden in the country's cracks and crevices.

The strength of David Fincher's Facebook movie is how it "gets" elitism.

What starts with an $8 thrift shop dress can lead you into the (blissful) unknown.