The time has arrived to discuss one of the absolute crowning achievements in the history of film. Of course, I’m talking about the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which has just come to 4K in an absolutely beautiful boxset, and even though I already own the films on two separate formats, the steelbook set was […]
MEMORIES OF MURDER: A Poetic Film on Crime, Loss, And Failure
It seems like an actual lifetime ago that Parasite took over the world and won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. With it, director Bong Joon-Ho crafted an impeccable story about family, class, and so much more in such a brisk runtime. This Oscar win certainly revealed his name to many, and for […]
SHITHOUSE Is The Most Realistic College Film In Years; Possibly Ever
Every now and then a film comes along that makes you feel so seen, it’s almost scary. It feels as if it was made specifically for you, or in the case of this film, based off of you. With Cooper Raiff’s Shithouse, this was very much the case and there’s no way for me to […]
THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Is A Riveting and Timely Courtroom Drama
The courtroom drama genre seems tricky, but there are a select few who absolutely nail it. Aaron Sorkin is unequivocally built for the genre, with his usual breakneck dialogue and visceral style of writing; and his latest film is no exception. Following his directorial debut, Molly’s Game, Sorkin is back to write and direct his […]
THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW Brings Humanity To A Paranormal Crime
The Halloween vibes are officially in full effect. Jim Cummings’ sophomore effort, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, brings a paranormal twist to the serial killer genre, but the unconventional approaches he revels in definitely do not stop there. For those who loved Cummings’ debut film Thunder Road, the characters within this film are as much […]
SAVE YOURSELVES! Is A Charming Twist On The Alien Invasion Genre
There are few things better than a disconnect. Throwing your phone on Do Not Disturb, setting up your Out Of Office notifications, deleting your social media apps for a bit. These are all incredibly therapeutic, and even though we may be a bit anxious about the storm of notifications waiting for our inevitable arrival, we […]