I was sold on Soul from the moment it was announced. A Pixar film starring Jamie Foxx, revolving around music, contemplating the meaning of life, and being somewhat set in New York? My ticket would have been purchased within seconds of release. And while this isn’t the way I planned on watching it, it certainly […]
Tag: 2020
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 […]
THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW Brings Humanity To A Paranormal Crime
The Halloween vibes are officially in full effect. Jim Cummings’ sophomore effort, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, brings a paranormal twist to the serial killer genre, but the unconventional approaches he revels in definitely do not stop there. For those who loved Cummings’ debut film Thunder Road, the characters within this film are as much […]
POSSESSOR Is A Visceral Commentary On Control
Humans always feel the need to be in control. It’s this drive for control that propelled technology so far, and now it seems to have gone full circle. Instead of being in control of everything, we now look for how much can we automate. We no longer want to drive our cars, or get our […]
SAVE YOURSELVES! Is A Charming Twist On The Alien Invasion Genre
There are few things better than a disconnect. Throwing your phone on Do Not Disturb, setting up your Out Of Office notifications, deleting your social media apps for a bit. These are all incredibly therapeutic, and even though we may be a bit anxious about the storm of notifications waiting for our inevitable arrival, we […]