Many of the most acclaimed bedtime fables are anything but subtle; and there’s a good reason for that. After all, the story in question exists as a means to deliver a moral or a value to its audience. The same can be said about cautionary sci-fi tales. Even many of the greatest genre movies around […]
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THE BIKERIDERS Is A Cinematic Throwback With Flaws
I must admit from the outset that I’m not at all familiar with the work of Jeff Nichols. But just hearing a minuscule amount about his latest film, The Bikeriders, I found myself intrigued. And who wouldn’t be? You have three wildly exciting actors leading the film. Two of them are performers who we’ve been […]
ROBOT DREAMS Is An Ode To Memory and Companionship
Pablo Berger’s Robot Dreams is finally going to be available to the public after a well-deserved Oscar nomination at the 96th Academy Awards. And even with all its awards acclaim and beloved festival reception behind it, it feels as if this film is still going to sneak up on unsuspecting audience members. But it feels […]
Alex Garland Further Dissects Humanity With CIVIL WAR
Bound to be one of the most discussed films of 2024, Alex Garland’s Civil War is not what many might have imagined it to be. That shouldn’t be much of a surprise at this point in his career. Garland has long shown himself to be a filmmaker who circumvents expectation in lieu of something far […]
RIDDLE OF FIRE Is A Fun Reminder Of Childhood Adventures
From the very outset of Weston Razooli’s Riddle of Fire, I found myself immediately taken by its idiosyncratic charm. Gorgeous Utah landscapes pair nicely to the evocative score, which sets the stage for a literal fairy tale opening. Appearing in gorgeous typeface is a riddle that sounds pulled out of your favorite storybook. And just […]
PROBLEMISTA: An Imaginative And Honest Film
One has to admire the commitment to a bit when watching a film like Problemista. In Julio Torres’ debut film, the gags are often hiding just below the surface. Yet, it’s not afraid to display something loud and clear. Take the opening credits. For a quirky indie film to nab Isabella Rossellini, but only as […]