Tag: Independent Films
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 »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 »Dolemite is My Name Captures the Entrepreneurial Spirit
They say that persistence is key; that in order to achieve one’s dream you must be relentless in the face of odds that are constantly urging you to quit. Such is the moxie displayed by Rudy Ray Moore…
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 »Parasite Takes an Intense, Explosive Look at Class Conflict in One of the Year’s Best Films
************************This review contains spoilers**************************** Times are tough as the gap between the haves and the have-nots continues to grow at rates unseen in almost 90 years. Working class people are often left scrambling to make ends meet and…
Read More »Judy Explores the Isolation and Loneliness of Celebrity
They say all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players in its show. The famous line from Shakespeare sounds great, but what if you were so famous that life began to truly feel…
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…
Read More »Hustlers is a Great Film Powered by its Divine Feminine Touch
We live in times that are morally challenging and where the line between right and wrong can feel nonexistent. As many fight to change the current order, others feel more pessimistic; the system can’t be changed, in order…
Read More »Don’t Let Go is Less than the Sum of Its Parts
They say that love conquers all and when you really love or feel loved by someone deeply, it can feel as if that statement is absolutely true. Losing a person you love is one of the hardest things…
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Uncut Gems is the Latest Thrilling Entry in the Safdie Brothers Gritty NYC Universe
New York City is known for many things. Being the “City that Never Sleeps”, home to various cultures and people from around the world. But its hustle and bustle may be its most enduring feature, still known around…
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