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 […]
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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 […]
TALK TO ME Is Another Horror Hit From A24
At this point, if A24 is known for anything, it’s horror films. The latest title under their belt, Talk To Me, from filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou, is another that is bound to have general audiences and horror junkies alike covering their eyes and dropping their jaws in disgusted awe. Almost immediately, Talk To Me […]
TRIBECA 2023 Movie Review | Tierra Whack Is Still As Cool As Ever in CYPHER
One should go into Chris Moukarbel’s Cypher as blindly as possible, so I will be brief. That being said, it’s too interesting of a film to not write something about. Tierra Whack is such a fascinating and creative individual. Therefore, it’s no surprise that a documentary depicting her rise and subsequent career in music takes […]
ASTEROID CITY: We’re Lucky To Have Wes Anderson And His Stories
Full of the intentional artifice and production design that make a Wes Anderson film unique, Asteroid City once again allows the filmmaker to inject every creative decision of his with a source of meaning. In the case of this film, the filmmaker takes aim not just at the meaning of life, but how the meaning […]