Tag: Cinematography

Dune Entertains in the Present While Simultaneously Setting Up a Glorious Future

Dune is a legendary science fiction novel that is almost equally legendary in cinematic circles for being nearly impossible to adapt for the big screen. There have been attempts of varying levels of misstep from legends of the…

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Mayday is a Feminist Fever Dream Whose Messages and Performances Outpace Its Overall Quality (Sundance Film Festival)

Navigating a sometimes hostile world on the basis of sex can be a treacherous terrain for many young women. From an early age, many are forced to make choices as to how they’ll handle such hostility, with the…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Army of the Dead Sets Up an Interesting Future at the Expense of Its Present

Perhaps the most controversial director alive, Zack Snyder enters a new chapter in his professional life away from his lifelong studio of Warner Bros. and into streaming pioneer Netflix. He begins his new chapter by returning to cinematic…

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Those Who Wish Me Dead is Scaled Back Taylor Sheridan but Still Thrills

Taylor Sheridan has fast established himself as a transcendent screenwriter and creator over the past few years with his foray into examining the culture and issues surrounding the modern American west. His latest film continues on this front,…

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