Why do we as humans like horror? There’s a rather simple draw to watching a scary movie, or something like taking a trip through a haunted house: the fear is all there is. There’s no directly present danger causing that visceral reaction in our bodies, aside from the simulated one in front of us. To […]
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FIRE ISLAND Is An Unapologetically Fun and Honest Rom-Com
Fire Island is the most fun you’ll have without ever having to leave your home. With a film that’s as unapologetically bright and entertaining as director Andrew Ahn’s latest, there is no other way to begin your thoughts on this film. In under two hours, Fire Island wears its heart on its sleeve and is […]
MEN Tackles The Indescribable Nature of Catharsis And Grief
While Men may only be the third feature film fully under Alex Garland’s belt, his reputation and track record to those who aren’t in the know should be more than enough. Beyond Ex Machina and Annihilation, both modern sci-fi masterpieces in their own right, Garland has written a handful of works over the past decades […]
THE MATRIX RELOADED At 19: Dance With Me For A Moment
Consider this moment in time: It’s 1999. The turn of a new millennium was approaching, and for some, a mix of excitement and fear was linked with it. From the craze that was Y2K to the “arrival” of the futuristic utopia so many films prior had showcased, the turn of the century was a moment […]
PLEASURE Is One Of The Most Brutally Honest Films In Years
It’s not every day that a film as painfully honest as Pleasure is released, and serving as a debut feature film only adds to its impact. Written and directed by Ninja Thyberg as an extension of her 2013 short film of the same name, Thyberg details a journey into stardom. More specifically and bluntly, Pleasure […]
ANAÏS IN LOVE Is A Beautiful Rom-Com With A Charming Lead Performance
With her debut feature-length film celebrating a world premiere at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, writer/director Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet is ready to steal the hearts of her audience with Anaïs in Love. If one must take a journey of self-discovery, the countryside of Paris feels like the perfect locale to find oneself; Especially when surrounded by […]