Clinton Olsasky
ContributorClinton Olsasky is a contributing writer covering film for Iowa Public Radio. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, where he earned a bachelor's degree in digital journalism and a minor in film studies. While at UNI, he served as the executive editor and film critic for the Northern Iowan newspaper, as well as co-founder and president of the UNI Film Appreciation Club.
It goes without saying, but Olsasky eats, sleeps and breathes movies. He has a wide-ranging interest in film that spans many eras and genres, from the silent comedies of Charlie Chaplin to the coming-of-age dramas of Greta Gerwig. When he's not watching or writing about movies, Olsasky spends his days as a copywriter and video editor for an award-winning production company based in Des Moines.
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Iconic filmmaker Spike Lee injects plenty of New York City attitude — and a bit of elder statesman wisdom — in Highest 2 Lowest, his exhilarating remake of the classic Japanese film High and Low. -
After probing the dark depths of the human psyche in films like The Wrestler and Black Swan, Darren Aronofsky shows us a different side — a fun side — in the new crime thriller Caught Stealing. -
As Darren Aronofsky's new crime thriller Caught Stealing opens in theaters this weekend, we're taking a look back at the director's previous film — a deeply moving chamber drama written by an Iowa Playwright Workshop alum. -
Ethan Coen's latest solo directorial outing, Honey Don’t!, is a sexy, breezy and often hilarious neo-noir starring Margaret Qualley. Co-written with Coen's wife Tricia Cooke, the film is the second in what the pair describe as a “lesbian B-movie trilogy.” -
From big-budget blockbusters like Dune and Gladiator II to introspective dramas like Conclave and Hard Truths, these are the top 10 films of 2024. -
Looking for more movies about Bob Dylan after A Complete Unknown? From Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid to No Direction Home, check out our list of the best Bob Dylan films, ranked in chronological order. -
Here’s your listening guide to the best Bob Dylan songs from the mid-1960s, the time period covered in the new film A Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet. -
The Last Waltz, Martin Scorsese's legendary concert film documenting The Band's farewell performance, has become a Thanksgiving viewing tradition for both music and movie fans. -
Heavy on dialogue and big on ideas, Heretic is a horror film with something on its mind. Directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods discuss the genesis of the project at the film’s Iowa premiere. -
Martians, moms and all things movies were in the spotlight over the weekend at the 2024 Refocus Film Festival in Iowa City. It’s the only film festival dedicated to celebrating the art of adaptation, which this year included the Iowa premiere of Nightbitch.
