The filmmaking duo of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have had one hell of a run over the past decade. After lending their creativity to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the pair has returned to their indie roots and have just released their fifth feature film, Something in the Dirt. To try and pigeonhole this film […]
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BHFF 2022 – V/H/S/99: A Fun, Reverential Look Back To A Bygone Era
As Halloween season is upon us and horror fans everywhere are already in the full swing of celebrations, V/H/S/99 has made its way into the world. Taking place alongside the then-rapidly approaching new millennium, this fifth entry in the V/H/S franchise is all about horror, reverential love for the late-90’s, and having a ton of […]
THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN: Martin McDonagh’s Tragicomedy At Its Finest
It’s fascinating to think that writer/director Martin McDonagh’s last film was released over half a decade ago. With seven Oscar nominations under its belt, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri was hailed as masterful across the board. McDonagh sets the devastating drama in the small titular town, shining a light on the earth-shattering events of everyday […]
BHFF 2022: INFLUENCER Focuses On The Scary Loneliness of Social Media
While social media is a relatively new creation in the grand scheme of modern technology, it has already fundamentally changed many of its users’ lives. It’s no secret that many people will save nothing but the very best for their followers. Regardless of whatever an individual may be going through internally, social media is a […]
TÁR: Cate Blanchett’s Portrait of A Power-Hungry Icon’s Demise
Todd Field’s TÁR begins with a literal profile of the eponymous star composer the film follows. As The New Yorker writer Andrew Gopnik goes through a laundry list of accolades and accomplishments, one cannot help but begin feeling palpable excitement in the air. Whether you have any knowledge or even an interest within the realm […]
THE GREATEST BEER RUN EVER Is A Deeply Unfunny Anti-War “Comedy”
Peter Farrelly’s follow-up to 2018’s controversial Best Picture, Green Book, was bound to have plenty of eyes on it. While Green Book was decently received according to major review aggregate sites, many (including a rightfully upset Spike Lee) believed that it was not deserving of the night’s biggest award. Now, four years and one Quibi […]