To put it bluntly, “The Lighthouse” is a special work of cinema. It is a true accomplishment when a movie effectively communicates its message to its audience, but it is a rare feat when a film succeeds at consigning the very feelings of the madness of its characters upon its viewers as if it wereContinue reading “The Lighthouse (2019) – Movie Review”
Category Archives: 2019
Gemini Man (2019) – Movie Review
I have been suspicious of “Gemini Man” from the moment the phrase “From the visionary mind of Ang Lee” was placed prominently in the official trailer. It is not that name-dropping Ang Lee isn’t a power move, but if a marketing team needs to try that hard to convince you it is special by tellingContinue reading “Gemini Man (2019) – Movie Review”
Joker (2019) – Movie Review
The Joker is perhaps the entity in western culture that is most synonymous with villainy. For generations, different narratives have been crafted about this dubious antithesis to Batman’s stoic calculations in comic books, video games, and film, all depicting him as a sociopathic zealot who exists beyond the boundaries of society. Just over a decadeContinue reading “Joker (2019) – Movie Review”
Judy (2019) – Movie Review
Is there a better way to kick off a review of perhaps the most legendary performer of the 20th century than a sobering take on an entire genre of filmmaking? There probably is but ask me if I care. I am just about to swear off biopics at this point. It is not that theyContinue reading “Judy (2019) – Movie Review”
Ad Astra (2019) – Movie Review
Ever since I was a child, Science Fiction has always resonated with me on a more personal level than most, if any other, genre of storytelling. Aside from the expansive worldbuilding and plethora of routes to explore ones own imagination, Sci-Fi has seemingly always created deeply personal narritives that have made connections with me. ItContinue reading “Ad Astra (2019) – Movie Review”
Hustlers (2019) – Movie Review
If you were to base your judgments solely on the trailers, you would be forgiven if you thought “Hustlers” was bound to be a second, non-NC-17 rated version of “Showgirls”. Let’s face it, the idea of a movie starring strippers is still viewed as a slight taboo in society, and most audiences rarely look beyondContinue reading “Hustlers (2019) – Movie Review”
The Farewell (2019) – Movie Review
Is lying ok? Does the reasoning behind your actions mean more than the actions themselves? Whose burden is it grieve loss? “The Farewell” is openly based on an actual lie about a family trying to hide the fact that their grandmother is dying from her while spending one last gathering with her. Director Lulu WangContinue reading “The Farewell (2019) – Movie Review”
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw (2019) – Movie Review
The “Fast & Furious” franchise has had one of the most fascinating lifespans in Hollywood, and with its newest spinoff “Hobbs and Shaw”, it has proven that there will always be a time and occasion for a film of the franchise to exist. What was once a localized series focused on youth street racing hasContinue reading “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw (2019) – Movie Review”
Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood (2019) – Movie Review
***SPOILER WARNING*** When asked in an interview what genre his film “Inglourious Basterds” falls under, director Quentin Tarantino said he believes it is acceptable to view his work as a sort of fairy tale since the story takes place within actual events, but fictional characters transform the outcome and create an alternate history of sorts.Continue reading “Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood (2019) – Movie Review”
Crawl (2019) – Movie Review
If you were to ask me a month ago if I ever had any intentions of seeing this movie, I would have laughed derisively in your face and possibly even spit on you. How dare you insult me by wasting my time with a question like that? The film looked stupid and was a ratherContinue reading “Crawl (2019) – Movie Review”
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