Tag: 2021
Candyman Cuts Itself Off Through Heavy Handed Messaging
After being hyped for what turned into a couple of years due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, finally the anticipated newest entry in the Candyman franchise has arrived onscreen. This one features a rising director at the helm,…
Read More »CODA Balances Laughter and Inclusion for the Differently Abled in One of 2021’s Best Films (Sundance Film Festival)
Growing up is hard to do. All of us have experienced the hardships of transitioning from a teenager to a young adult and making those vital decisions about which direction you want to begin to steer your life…
Read More »How It Ends’ Moments of Comedic Wit Too Sparse to Lift the Film Overall (Sundance Film Festival)
Films taking a comedic look at the day the world realizes it is coming to an end have seen steady production and release over the past decade and it honestly makes perfect sense. Exploration of what people would…
Read More »The Green Knight is a Beautifully Shot, Dense Tale of Self-Discovery
Tales of knights and dragons, Kings and Princesses, have enthralled audiences for centuries now, with the epic sword fights, shining armor, and tales of bravery sparking imaginations in kids and adults alike. Most of us associate the genre…
Read More »Old Beautifully Ruminates on the Value of Time
It seems like everyone is extremely busy these days, but in running the rat race we often times forget to take a step back and appreciate the things that matter. The latest film from M. Night Shyamalan explores…
Read More »Werewolves Within Adds Comedic Flair to a Quality Whodunit Horror Mystery
Film adaptations of video games have been notoriously hard to pull off. Much of the focus for these types of films have been on satisfying the gamer fan base and making them as much like their source material…
Read More »Pig Highlights Our Communal and Loving Relationship with Food and Nicolas Cage’s Genius
Nicolas Cage has become somewhat of a punchline, albeit a beloved one, in this latter stage of his career, known for starring in bat guano crazy B movies that range from the genius (such as 2018’s Mandy) to the…
Read More »No Sudden Move is a Stylish and Entertaining Entry in Soderbergh’s Filmography
There’s nothing like a good crime flick or heist story and the latest film from director Steven Soderbergh mixes elements of both while delving into the shadowy history of American automotive politics and offering a healthy dose of…
Read More »Zola Creatively Taps the Spirit and Style of Its Bat Guano Crazy Social Media Roots
For better or worse, Twitter has increasingly played an important role first in our cultural zeitgeist and now in our politics and news cycle. But before the 45th President of the United States made the Twitter timeline a…
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Wild Indian Examines the Cycles of Violence and Trauma (Sundance Film Festival)
The one person you can never truly run from is yourself. Though many people have tried, our issues and past are always with us just as our shadows are. Wild Indian, a new debut feature film from indigenous…
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