Lars and the Real Girl (2007) is a film that might seem like a silly comedy at first glance. Who wouldn’t laugh at the idea of Ryan Gosling dating a sex doll? I must admit […]
Bones and All Review: A Guilty Pleasure in Dark Comedy’s Sharpest Blade
Anthony Jeselnik celebrates 20 years in stand-up comedy with a world tour and a Netflix special called Bones and All, shot in Milwaukee. For those unfamiliar with Anthony Jeselnik, you’re both lucky and unlucky at […]
Forrest Gump & Millennium Actress: Two Lives, One Journey Through History
In Rob Zemeckis’s Forrest Gump, the presidencies of JFK & LBJ, Vietnam, Watergate, and other American history unfold through the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75. In Satoshi Kon’s Millennium Actress, […]
BLITZ Review: A Disappointing Recent Outing From A Talented Director
Steve McQueen is one of my favorite directors working today. His direction has always been meticulous and detailed, presenting stories and ideas in a way that takes seen-before concepts and makes them feel new and […]
Wicked Review: A Spellbinding Spectacle That Soars Despite Flaws
Jon M. Chu is no stranger to directing movie adaptations of Broadway musicals. His last feature, In The Heights, was adapted from a Broadway show of the same name. This time, he has turned to […]
Look Back: A Poignant Tale of Art, Rivalry, and Heartbreak
There’s a beautiful moment in Look Back where Fujino, a young, skilled artist, meets her rival, Kyomoto. This idea doesn’t sound nearly as sweet to Fujino. She initially enjoys the fleeting satisfaction and pride of […]
The Colors Within Review: A Visually Stunning Tale of Friendship, Despite Its Flaws
Anime lovers, or weebs as they are popularly called, are likely familiar with A Silent Voice, a movie by Naoko Yamada that came out in 2016 and has amassed a huge fan following since then. […]
Sean Baker Movies Ranked: From Indie Grit to Mid-Budget Glory
Sean Baker, America’s neo-realist and king of low-budget filmmaking, has seen his still-developing career gain some success in recent years. This success has allowed him to transition from micro-budget projects to indie films and venture […]
When Martin Scorsese Made Theme Park Movies
What’s not to love about Martin Charles Scorsese? He’s short, he’s Italian, he has an infectious laugh, he has cute bushy eyebrows, he still calls movies “pictures”, he literally does all he can to preserve […]
Shoojit Sircar’s I Want to Talk: A Testament to Reinvention
Shoojit Sircar stands tall among Bollywood’s most prolific directors. He has crafted a unique identity despite having just eight films to his credit. Each movie is a distinct chapter, that reflects his constant reinvention of […]