Coming off the heels of a Best Original Screenplay Oscar for Promising Young Woman, writer/director Emerald Fennell had all eyes on her next project. Enter Saltburn, Fennell’s sophomore feature film, and a significant step-up for the filmmaker in terms of on-screen skills. Fennell once again examines power dynamics through the lens of her characters, and […]
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David Fincher Takes Deadly Aim With THE KILLER
Perfection is a trait rarely attained, yet often sought after. The idea of perfection might even seem impossible when it comes to art; But there are a few filmmakers who have gotten close. Even fewer have succeeded, some on more than one occasion. David Fincher is one of those who have repeated the feat. At […]
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 […]
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 […]
BOTTOMS Is Emma Seligman’s Wild Follow-Up to SHIVA BABY
Shiva Baby is, without question, one of the best debut films ever. Emma Seligman’s 2020 film is brilliantly funny, wonderfully constructed, and shines just as brightly upon rewatches. So it’s no surprise that in the three years since its release, audiences have impatiently been waiting for her follow-up. Whatever she decided to tackle next was […]