Kyle Shearin

Powered by coffee, Kyle Shearin is a regular contributor for RVAmag for better part of the decade. Mr. Shearin studied journalism/film at VCU while eventually graduating from the University of Mary Washington with a B.A. in English Lit. Started KCC (Kyle's Criterion Corner) in 2015. Probably likes a lot of the same stuff you do.

stories by Kyle Shearin

Kyle’s Criterion Corner: The River (1951)

Kyle’s Criterion Corner: The River (1951)

Based on Rumer Godden’s novel of the same name, The River stands as a pillar for French filmmaker’s Jean Renoir’s later often overlooked work. Based on Rumer Godden’s novel of the same name, The River stands as a pillar for French filmmaker’s Jean Renoir’s later often...

Kyle’s Criterion Corner: Hoop Dreams (1988)

Kyle’s Criterion Corner: Hoop Dreams (1988)

Since its release over 20 years ago the legend of Hoop Dreams, a tale of two lower-income kids from Chicago striving for their ultimate dream to rise up and play in the NBA, is alive and well. Since its release over 20 years ago the legend of Hoop Dreams, a tale of...

Kyle’s Criterion Corner: Thin Blue Line (1988)

Kyle’s Criterion Corner: Thin Blue Line (1988)

In 1976 Texas, a 16-year-old kid named David Harris in the midst of his own delinquent crime spree picked up a hitch hiker named Randall Adams. In 1976 Texas, a 16-year-old kid named David Harris in the midst of his own delinquent crime spree picked up a hitch hiker...