As a fellow Greek, it brings me immense pleasure to say that Yorgos Lanthimos’ first feature film in half a decade is finally here. And quite frankly, there’s no point in sugar coating anything about Poor Things. It’s likely one of the most fascinatingly beautiful films you’ll see all year, and has the idiosyncratic touch […]
Tag: 2023
SALTBURN Is A Compelling Tragedy With A Fun Spin
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 […]
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 […]
BHFF 2023 | MONOLITH Uses The Bare Essentials of Filmmaking To Great Effect
Monolith confirms that there’s nothing on the planet that’s scarier than a podcast. Jokes aside, Matt Vesely’s debut feature is an expertly crafted chamber-piece that ramps up the tension in deviously simple ways. Using some of the bare essential techniques of filmmaking, the team behind Monolith remind their viewers of the classic adage that you […]
BHFF 2023 | CRUMB CATCHER Takes A Zany Approach To A Genre Cliche
Crumb Catcher, the debut feature film from Chris Skotchdopole, sets itself up the way many horror films have throughout the history of cinema. A newlywed couple arrives at a cabin in the woods, and as nighttime officially settles in, they notice something is amiss. Now, there are many films that simply take this tried-and-true premise […]
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 […]