Eric Olson

Eric Olson is a novelist, essayist, and journalist based in Seattle, Washington. You can learn more about him and his work at ericolsonwriting.com.

A photo illustration of Jason Statham in ‘The Beekeeper’

HONEY TRAP

Are the Politics of Jason Statham’s ‘Beekeeper’ Dangerous?

What should we make of the “Deep State” politics in the new B-movie action thriller? Furthermore, what do we make of discussing the politics of a Jaston Statham movie at all?

Eric Olson

WAR AND PEACE

Joaquin Phoenix Is the Sad Boy Napoleon We Deserve

The actor’s entire filmography has been preparing him to play a lovesick, awkward narcissist in Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon.” In fact, it just may be perfect casting.

Eric Olson

Photo illustration of Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon in Oppenheimer with a background of red lips.

BOMBSHELLS

The Biggest Problem With ‘Oppenheimer’: Everyone’s Too Sexy

Have you seen what these people looked like in real life?

Eric Olson

THE FANGS COME OUT

‘Renfield’ Proves Vampires Need an Image Consultant

Three decades after his turn in “Vampire’s Kiss,” Nicolas Cage is back doing the bonkers vampire thing—in a film that reveals that Hollywood has lost the bloodsucking plot.

Eric Olson

MAIDEN VOYAGE

I Finally Popped My ‘Titanic’ Cherry After 25 Years

For most of his life, one pop-culture enthusiast has managed to evade watching the most popular movie of all-time. Now, after catching an anniversary screening, he’s a changed man.

Eric Olson