Tag: Period Piece
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 »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…
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 »A Jolt of Testosterone, Ford v Ferrari Pits Creatives Against Corporatists
There’s no business like show business. A famous phrase that is oft repeated with the last word often cited for emphasis. Show business. The struggle for creatives to overcome business interests and pressures in favor of their visions…
Read More »Our Film Favorites Return to Thrill Us, and Make Us Think, One Last Time in The Irishman
Perhaps I’m not the best critic to draft this particular review. The Irishman is the latest film from legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese returning to the genre that many casual filmgoers incorrectly associate him with, mafia gangster movies. In…
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 »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: Jojo Rabbit Successfully Mixes Humor and Frankness to Promote Compassion
What is the best way to combat hatred? Do you meet force with force or can evil only be defeated by its opposite? Satire has been used to great effect in the past to highlight the danger of…
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Just Mercy Takes an All-Encompassing Look at the Death Penalty and American Justice
The death penalty continues to be a hotly debated aspect of the American justice system. Its constitutionality is still being challenged in courts as innocent people are being released from prison following exoneration on an almost monthly basis….
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