Tag: Drama
La Bola Negra Fails to Tie Together Its Promising Elements (Middleburg Film Festival)
A new film from Spain has been the subject of much pride and anticipation for the country as an intricate tale depicting their rich history and creativity. Inspired by the unfinished story of the same name by poet…
Read More »The Complications of Post-War Germany Come Alive in Fatherland
Set in 1949 Germany, Fatherland tracks the return of famed German writer Professor Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) to his country as he’s set to receive a Goethe Prize for his work in Frankfurt. While there, Professor Mann is…
Read More »Fjord Goes Deep on the Topical Subject of Immigrant Assimilation
The issue of assimilation by immigrants has been a very hot topic in the world of politics this decade and a new film attempts to explore the nuances. In Fjord, Mihai and Lisbet Gheorghiu (Sebastián Stan and Renate…
Read More »The Social Reckoning is Less Sequel, More Average Procedural
David Fincher’s 2010 masterpiece The Social Network has only grown in stature in the 16 years since its release. Similarly, so has the company whose rise it chronicled and the ethical problems that company poses. Aaron Sorkin has…
Read More »Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother May Not Be What You Expect
After years of delays for his long awaited debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the vampire hunter Blade, Mahershala Aliis finally making his way to the big screen as a sword wielding hunter, just not the one…
Read More »Primetime is a Relevant Critique of Our Current Moment
To Catch a Predator fast became a television phenomenon in the early 2000s. The show sparked memes and much debate while shooting to the top of the Nielsen ratings, leaving an indelible mark on American culture. But, was…
Read More »Tony Tells The Story of How Legends Are Made
Anthony Bourdain has become a beloved figure internationally for how he melded food and human interest stories highlighting the working class and disadvantaged people who make restaurants and cultures go. His articulate explanation of their importance provided a…
Read More »The Odyssey Examines Guilt While Remaining True to Its Source Material
There isn’t much that needs to be said in the introductory paragraph of this review as Christopher Nolan returns to the director’s chair fresh off the Oscar winning runaway success of his last film 2023’s Oppenheimer. An adaptation…
Read More »The Invite Combines Humor and Drama For a Raw Look at Relationships
A new romantic dramedy from A24 is garnering plenty of buzz for the performances of its stars. The Invite finds Angela (Olivia Wilde) and Joe (Seth Rogen) scrambling to organize a last minute dinner party to formally meet…
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Wild Horse Nine Blends Comedy and Mortality Perfectly in One of the Year’s Best Films (Middleburg Film Festival)
The film world has been abuzz regarding John Malkovich’s performance in a pending film that has Oscar aspirations not only for him as lead actor but the film itself. The wait is finally over and it’s time to…
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