Consider this moment in time: It’s 1999. The turn of a new millennium was approaching, and for some, a mix of excitement and fear was linked with it. From the craze that was Y2K to the “arrival” of the futuristic utopia so many films prior had showcased, the turn of the century was a moment […]
Tag: 2003
4K Lord of the Rings Rewatch: The Impactful Return of the King Still Stands Strong
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 […]
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 […]