Yorgos Lanthimos is one of the most successful and controversial directors in recent years. He has made many great, though polarizing, films such as The Lobster, Killing of a Sacred Deer, and Poor Things. His […]
Red One Review: Big Stars, Bigger Budget, But No Christmas Magic
I recently had the opportunity to see Hollywood’s newest big-budget action film, Red One. Starring some of the biggest names in action cinema—Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Marvel alum Chris Evans, and other Hollywood A-listers—the film […]
Lovelessness In Andrey Zvyagintsev’s ‘The Banishment’
People in society often tend to comply with certain norms and principles with complete disregard for their own wishes and desires. They find themselves in the whirlpool of ‘performing’ certain institutionalized roles to fill up […]
How Wokeism and Political Correctness Are Ruining Film and TV
As someone who loves film and TV, I’ve been increasingly frustrated with how wokeism and political correctness have taken over the industry in recent years. I’m all for representation and inclusivity when it’s done well, […]
Lars and the Real Girl Review: A Beautiful and Respectful Depiction of Mental Illness
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 […]