And thus, every adventure has to have its end. There’s good and bad endings, happy and sad, painful and hopeful. But this one here? Return of the King is operating on a level that I don’t think has ever been replicated. Jackson’s finale is many things, and finding the proper words to describe them all […]
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4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Tragedy of The Two Towers
As the Fellowship continues on their journey, the epic WTR rewatch goes on, and so does the writing. The best part about an annual rewatch, or really any repeat consumption of art, is how much it changes with each partaking. And as with any piece of art, the viewer also changes as time goes on. […]
4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Fundamentals of The Fellowship of the Ring
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 […]