Monolith confirms that there’s nothing on the planet that’s scarier than a podcast. Jokes aside, Matt Vesely’s debut feature is an expertly crafted chamber-piece that ramps up the tension in deviously simple ways. Using some of the bare essential techniques of filmmaking, the team behind Monolith remind their viewers of the classic adage that you […]
BHFF 2023 | CRUMB CATCHER Takes A Zany Approach To A Genre Cliche
Crumb Catcher, the debut feature film from Chris Skotchdopole, sets itself up the way many horror films have throughout the history of cinema. A newlywed couple arrives at a cabin in the woods, and as nighttime officially settles in, they notice something is amiss. Now, there are many films that simply take this tried-and-true premise […]
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON Represents Scorsese’s Most Important Work Yet
Once again, Martin Scorsese has decided to grace the world of cinema with his presence. The filmmaker has entered his seventh decade of bringing some of the finest films audiences have ever seen to the big screen. The entertainment value and impact of his work simply cannot be overstated. Yet his previous two films seem […]
NYFF 61 | ANATOMY OF A FALL Presents A Compelling View of Perception and Choices
At 150 minutes long, Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall takes place largely within the confines of a courtroom. However, the first few minutes of the film provide a brief yet impactful glimpse into the lives of Sandra (Sandra Hüller) and her husband, Samuel (Samuel Theis), at home. Living an isolated life in a French […]
FLORA AND SON Is A Beautifully Sincere Treat From John Carney
John Carney’s Flora and Son, the follow-up to his 2016 film Sing Street, is an utter delight. It follows young, single mother Flora (Eve Hewson) on her journey to course correct, and ultimately, connect with, her son Max (Orén Kinlan). Now, what this film appears to be versus what it actually is are two very […]
The Timeless Joy & Beauty of PLAYTIME
What makes Jacques Tati’s Playtime so enduring? To put it bluntly, Tati’s masterpiece breaks down the very essence of cinema. The elements present in this film make use of the very building blocks of the medium. The two work in tandem to bring audiences one of the most wonderful cinematic experiences they’re likely to ever […]