Back in the 1970s, there were real reasons to believe movies had been changed forever. New directors and visions were breaking through yearly. Warren Beatty's Bonnie and Clyde made violence and death sexy, yet horrifying. The Godfather placed the mafia into the public psyche, crafting the most exciting and cautionary tale the American Dream corrupting us to… Read More "SPOILER REVIEW: ‘The …
Review: ‘The Lighthouse’ Should Give Willem Dafoe His Oscar
At the end of the world, it's easy to lose your patience with those around, and even it's even easier to lose your grip on reality. Perhaps no director knows this better than Robert Eggers, whose last film The Witch, drew widely divided critical responses. While some regard it as a masterpiece, others found the events too… Read More "Review: ‘The Lighthouse’ …
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REVIEW: ‘Ford V Ferrari’ Revs On All Cylinders Thanks to Excellent Bale and Mangold’s Direction
The world of competitive racing often gets unfairly maligned in the United States. Stereotypes surround NASCAR, especially among those who do not like the sport. Preconceived notions of NASCAR fans and culture have been played for laughs across the entertainment landscape, including Will Ferrell's extremely popular Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Yet despite… Read More "REVIEW: ‘Ford V …
2020 Independent Spirit Awards Nominations (FULL LIST)
Big day for the Oscar season with the Independent Spirit Awards announcing their nominees! Another great day for Marriage Story in the books. A24 has to be happy with the success of Waves, The Farewell, The Lighthouse, and Uncut Gems. Even Oscar hopefuls Jennifer Lopez and Renee Zellweger picked up steam. Check out the full list of nominees below! Best Picture A HIDDEN… Read More "2020 Independent Spirit …
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REVIEW: ‘Parasite’ Earns a Place As One of the Best Films of the Decade
Always provocative, Bong Joon Ho has told story after story laced with political commentary. Few artists are as disciplined in their messaging, but the Korean director has consistently used his art form to deliver messages about economic anxiety. What separates director Bong from many of his peers has been his ability to craft intimate, relatable… Read More "REVIEW: ‘Parasite’ Earns …
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Review: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Bungles It’s Satirical Premise With Uneven Tones and Performances
There's no question that the past five years have been kind to Taika Waititi. The director made Thor: Ragnarok a standout feature of the MCU. Waititi thrived in independent genre comedy thanks to Hunt For The Wilderpeople and What We Do In the Shadows. The director might be one of the best comedic directors of the decade, earning a… Read More "Review: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ …
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Review: ‘Klaus’ Brings Netflix Into the World of Animation
During the mid-2000s, animation studios began to misunderstand why their films were bombing. As Pixar continued to thrive, thanks in large part to the wonderful stories they were telling with Finding Nemo, Toy Story and The Incredibles leading the way. Meanwhile, Disney and Dreamworks released bomb after bomb from their hand-drawn departments, while Shrek went on to become the… Read More "Review: ‘Klaus’ Brings …
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