There are few examples in the world of cinema that are as thrilling as getting a new film from Steven Soderbergh. He’s a filmmaker that has continued to innovate and experiment throughout his entire career that exploded in 1989. In the decades that have followed, Soderbergh has been a filmmaker that, above all else, makes […]
Tag: Focus Features
THE BIKERIDERS Is A Cinematic Throwback With Flaws
I must admit from the outset that I’m not at all familiar with the work of Jeff Nichols. But just hearing a minuscule amount about his latest film, The Bikeriders, I found myself intrigued. And who wouldn’t be? You have three wildly exciting actors leading the film. Two of them are performers who we’ve been […]
DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS Holds Some Classic Coen Charm
The Coen brothers can make basically any type of movie. They’ve both proved it with the countless classics given to us over the decades. While all the films retained their distinct voice, so many veer into different genres. They can be placed into a variety of categories, but inevitably, all fall under the umbrella of […]
Michael Showalter Talks SPOILER ALERT: The Stakes and Balance of Real-Life Stories
Michael Showalter’s latest film, Spoiler Alert, is releasing in select theaters starting this week. From 2001’s Wet Hot American Summer to 2017’s The Big Sick and beyond, I have long been a fan of Showalter’s career. So when given the opportunity to discuss Spoiler Alert, it was a dream come true. Check out the conversation […]
Banks Repeta & Jaylin Webb Talk Learning Experiences on ARMAGEDDON TIME
With James Gray’s latest film, Armageddon Time, now in theaters, we got a chance to speak with two of the stars of the film, Banks Repeta and Jaylin Webb. While they are still early in their acting careers, the two already have an impressive track record and some very great pieces of insight from working […]
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 […]