A tale of personal growth during a time experienced by every person on the planet. The trials and tribulations of the past two years. A modern spin on Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film, Rear Window. A film I can only describe as a technoir (hopefully the pun sticks for future filmmakers). A story of corporate greed […]
Category: Film Thoughts
I WANT YOU BACK Is A Charming Rom-Com Led By Two Lovely Stars
Jason Orley has returned with another film about a set of adults who are in the midst of an early-life crisis. Dealing with dual break-ups which are never easy, the two lead characters concoct a plan that is as sociopathic as Mrs. Doubtfire yet as remarkably cute as When Harry Met Sally. I Want You […]
THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD Revels In The Journey Of Choice
Julie feels like she’s the worst person in the world. And in some ways, she is. But what Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World does right is that it never demonizes her for it. To simply be human is beautiful. But in many ways, it is the worst. It’s constantly complicated and rarely […]
JACKASS FOREVER Is A Truly Apt Title
Think about how much life has changed in the past year alone. Think about how much has changed since Jackass 3D released in theaters. Think about how much has changed since the Jackass crew first popped up in our lives. Now think about how even with all that change, you can walk out of Jackass […]
AIR DOLL Shows A Master of Cinema On The Duality of Life
Air Doll may seem like a bit of an oddity at first, but it quickly transforms into something much more. Instead, it gives the audience an opportunity to witness a master build a world in the playground he has built. Within the confines of two hours, filmmaker Kore-eda Hirokazu achieves what some dedicate a whole […]
SUNDOWN Sees Tim Roth At His Contemplative Best
Like a fish gasping for air upon being removed from the ocean, Sundown is centered around a lifeless Tim Roth on vacation desperate to remove himself from his family. While that may seem like a harsh descriptor, it’s a wholly deliberate move from Michel Franco, the writer/director of the film. What seems like an honest […]