Having lived in Old Lyme and Lyme since the age of three, Kevin Ganey has a lifelong passion for cinema that goes beyond simply watching films. He approaches movies the way people experience a favorite musical album, focusing not only on the craft of moviemaking but also on the memories and emotions tied to the moment of first seeing them. Ganey is the creator of CityOfCinema.com, a site devoted to movie analysis, and co-hosts the Moviehouse Mystics podcast with Koda Uhl, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
In a departure from movie reviews, Kevin Ganey makes the case for DVDs in a world where new tech has not necessarily made entertainment easier to enjoy.
Kevin Ganey describes the sequel as a fun, fresh look at familiar faces, with topical commentary on media and the future of AI that doesn't force viewers to think too hard.
The Oscars are here! Check out our final Best Picture review, catch up on the other contenders and get ready to see which films take home the trophy tonight.
LymeLine’s march to the Oscars continues with a look at table-tennis hustler Marty Mauser—unlikely for Best Picture, but a strong Best Actor showcase for Timothée Chalamet.
Film critic Kevin Ganey's continuing Oscars coverage shines a spotlight on a local tie to Hollywood: Old Lyme’s own 1986 Academy Award contender for Best Adapted Screenplay.
The emotionally rich Hamnet, led by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, transforms grief into art through candlelit beauty, theatrical long-takes and Oscar-worthy performances.