Tag: Cinematography
1917 Explores the Intersection of Duty and Heroism
What is it that makes a hero? Most people would agree that heroism requires displays of bravery and courage in the face of adversity that most people would shy away from, but does motivation matter when crowning someone…
Read More »Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a Well-Executed Film We’ve Seen Before
“‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” is a famous quotation about the perils of love lost, but is really true? Loving someone deeply but being unable to have them can…
Read More »Queen & Slim and the Audacity of Black Love in a Time of Anti-Black Hostility
The challenges that racism presents to black life are manifold and well know to all who wish to acknowledge them. Whether it’s with employment, housing, or even going about daily life, reasonable people know that racism can present…
Read More »Despite Its Good Aspects, The Lighthouse Fails to Connect
Human connection and contact is a crucial part of our mental health. Isolating a person from contact with others can lead to heightened negative emotional effects such as increased aggression and paranoia. The latest film from horror maestro…
Read More »A Loving Ode to Film Noir, Motherless Brooklyn is the Surprise of the Year
The stylish, classic, smoky backdrops amidst a city illuminated by streetlamps, inhabited by mysterious people donning fedoras and ruby red lipstick, film noir is a beloved genre within the world of film boasting numerous classics that are still…
Read More »Middleburg Film Festival: Stunningly Intense and Emotional, Waves Examines Family and the Complexity of Black Parenting
Family structure is one of the most important influences on a child’s development. The environment children are reared under has long-lasting effects on how they process things and who they become later in life. Familial relationships are full…
Read More »Middleburg Film Festival: A Hidden Life – On Having the Courage of Conviction, Groupthink, and Faith
“If God gives us free will we’re responsible for what we do, what we don’t do; aren’t we?” How far are you willing to go in defense of your principles? What would you be willing to sacrifice? The…
Read More »Everything Old is New in Joker
“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.” – African proverb “Call me crazy, sh– at least you’re calling.” – Drake A corrupt government seemingly more beholden to monied…
Read More »Monos Examines the Toll of War and Conflict
Monos takes place in an unnamed Latin American jungle, following eight teenaged guerrillas stationed in the mountainous jungles of the countryside as they train to become hardened soldiers and watch over American hostage Sara Watson (Julianne Nicholson), whom…
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Little Women Uses a Timeless Story to Explore (Unfortunately) Timeless Questions for Women
Little Women has become a beloved part of the American literary canon for women over generations. It has inspired countless writers and ordinary girls the world over with its depiction of the transition into womanhood. The latest adaptation…
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