Tag: Drama

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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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…

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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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A Quiet Place Part II is More than Just a Sequel Cash-In, Proves Krasinski is No Fluke Director

A Quiet Place was a refreshing surprise hit in the Spring of 2018 directed by actor John Krasinski that featured an interesting sci-fi concept mixed with a heartwrenching story, impressive behind the camera work from Krasinski, and a…

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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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Spiral is a Worthy Addition to the Saw Franchise, Mixing the Thriller and Gory Horror

After the success of Jordan Peele’s Oscar winning Get Out in 2017, it was only a matter of time until studio executives around Hollywood sought to replicate its breakout success by giving other comedians a shot at venturing…

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Monster’s Incredible Cast Can’t Elevate Story We’ve Seen Before

The issue of how American society paints black people as being pathological, as trouble waiting to happen, has been at the forefront for nearly a decade now. Just moments after a Florida jury set George Zimmerman free in…

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Concrete Cowboy Mixes Authentic Social Commentary with Family Drama (Middleburg Film Festival)

Cultural identity is an integral part of the human experience which makes its preservation for cultures that find themselves under threat of shrinking or eradication often the subject of much concern. In our modern world, it often takes…

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