It is a rare occurrence that an Eastern film would get any mainstream attention upon its initial release in the West. Most often it is not an issue of quality, but culturally, there can often be a bigger disconnect between audiences with content than opposed to that of other Western films. So, when a SouthContinue reading “Parasite (2019) -Movie Review”
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Jojo Rabbit (2019) – Movie Review
“Jojo Rabbit” is the newest production from “Thor: Ragnarok” director, Taika Waititi. It is a movie which he has touted as a work of modern satire with a story that follows a young German boy during the waning days of WWII named, Jojo, who is an absolute Nazi fanatic. Jojo’s life seemingly revolves around theContinue reading “Jojo Rabbit (2019) – Movie Review”
The Lighthouse (2019) – Movie Review
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”
True Romance (1993) – Movie Review
Although it is not the most famous film of the 1990s, “True Romance” is a sort of “unicorn” film of the era. We have the odd situation in which the writing credit on this movie is more noteworthy than the directing credit. Director Tony Scott is most famous for homoerotic testosterone booster films like “TopContinue reading “True Romance (1993) – Movie Review”
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”
As Good as It Gets (1997) – Movie Review
After days of preparation, South Florida was hit with an ankle-breaker from Hurricane Dorian that has left us dry but ultimately ticked off for wasting our time. But in that wasted time, my family and I had a movie night where we watched one of the most revered films from 1997: “As Good as ItContinue reading “As Good as It Gets (1997) – Movie Review”
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