There are some lines of demarcation in film history, but one that shocked the world was the release of The Matrix. Coming from the minds of the Wachowskis, their exploration of their wants and desires created a phenomenon. A creation that could only have come from this filmmaking duo, the combination of high-concept sci-fi, neo-noir, and kung-fu… Read More "You Are Who …
Category: Retrospectives
You Are Who You Choose To Be: ‘Big Daddy’ Brings Big Heart
Dennis Dugan’s Big Daddy was another notch on Sandler’s endearing comedic bedpost. Big Daddy pairs lovable loser Sonny Koufax with the adorable and tiny Sprouse twins. Koufax’s transformation from playmate to parent can thaw even the most cynical of hearts. Those close to me know what I consider to be my deepest darkest secret. It’s… Read More "You Are Who …
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You Are Who You Choose To Be: ‘Fight Club’ Represents the Best and Worst of 1999
Every so often a film hits the zeitgeist so hard, the zeitgeist can't get back up. Fight Club, directed by David Fincher and based on the book by Chuck Palahniuk, got about as destructive as you can get. The fight-the-system snarkiness with which it approaches the world is both positive and negative. Yet it's a picture of toxic masculinity and… Read More "You Are Who …
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“You Are Who You Chose To Be” – A 1999 Retrospective!
We're back with another month-long retrospective. 1999 remains one of the most interesting years in cinema history, not only because of the hidden gems that grew in the public consciousness but because the blockbuster movies were actually great. It's a year that mixes high art and low art, animated films and live-action. Far smarter people… Read More "“You Are Who …
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Star Wars – Episode I: The Phantom Menace: 20 Years Later
20 years ago in a cinema not so far, far away… Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace It had been sixteen years since fans had seen a new Star Wars film. Anticipation was high and fans were lining up to return to George Lucas’ galaxy. It was a period of great excitement and the… Read More "Star Wars – …
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2009 In Review: ‘Fanboys’ – A Love Letter To Passionate Fans
There was a period of time between 2005 and 2015 when it seemed like there would be no more Star Wars movies. No film for avid fans to rally around, cheer for, or ultimately berate endlessly. Then, in 2009, a new hope emerged. A long-gestating independent film called Fanboys was released. Most independent films do… Read More "2009 In Review: …
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2009 In Review: ‘Avatar’ Blazed New Trails In Visual Effects, But Struggles With a Conventional Story
James Cameron remains one of the most important blockbuster directors in American cinematic history. Unsurprisingly, when Cameron broke the record for "most expensive movie ever made," it was often for a troubled production. What separates Cameron from other directors who held that title, is that he broke his own record. Four times. Terminator 2, True… Read More "2009 In Review: …
