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 […]
Tag: Focus Features
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 […]
THE NORTHMAN: Robert Eggers’ Latest Is Bloody, Vengeful, and Stunningly Great
With The Northman, Robert Eggers takes “go big or go home” to new heights. Coming off the isolated paranoia and loneliness of The Lighthouse, Eggers presents his latest film, a sprawling epic rooted in Norse mythology as much as it is its titular character. On the quest for vengeance, Alexander Skarsgård’s Amleth has three prime […]
SPOILER ALERT: This Movie Will Make You Cry
Spoiler Alert, the latest film from Michael Showalter (who we interviewed for this film), is based on Michael Ausiello’s best-selling memoir. In it, Ausiello details the real-life relationship between himself and his partner; a story both life-affirming and painfully tragic. The chances of their being a dry eye during a screening of this film seems […]