Jay Kelly (George Clooney) finds himself in an old haunt he used to frequent with one-time roommate and old acting classmate Timothy (Billy Crudup). Already in a wistful mindset after the death of the man who gave him everything, Jay isn’t really feeling like one of the all-time great movie stars. It’s in Timothy that […]
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NYFF63 – A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE: Rough Around the Edges Yet Hauntingly Effective
How convenient is it that we always have tomorrow to look towards when putting off solving an overwhelming series of problems? We can hope to have all the time in the world when formulating a plan and methodically figuring out the best course of action for ourselves. But as the world seems to spin more […]
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 […]
GLASS ONION: Rian Johnson’s Biting Portrayal of Billionaires as Adult Children
A nearly half billion dollar Netflix deal is an immense amount of pressure to put on the shoulders of anybody, which is precisely the situation Rian Johnson found himself in following the immense success of 2019’s Knives Out. Beloved by both critics and audiences alike, demonstrated in part by its immense box office success, the […]
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 DEVIL ALL THE TIME: A Brutally Honest Film for 2020
It’s no secret that the world has been filled with good and evil people throughout history. Some may go relatively unnoticed; others may become figures larger than life. While certain moments in time may feel completely separated from one another, The Devil All The Time makes clear that actions and characters can cross state lines, […]