Tag: Psychological
Nightmare Alley is a Rich Visual Homage to Noir But Misses Del Toro’s Charm
Four years after his surprising Best Picture win at the Academy Awards for The Shape of Water, director Guillermo Del Toro returns to the big screen with a bit of a departure from his usual fare based in…
Read More »Encounter and Its Incredible Ensemble Pack An Emotional Punch (Toronto International Film Festival)
As the 21st Century began with military excursions in far off lands that raged on for 20 years, the after effects of these brutal wars became an important topic as veterans returned home with the scars of conflict…
Read More »Last Night in Soho is a Stylish Modern Horror Movie with Some Substance
Popular director Edgar Wright makes his return to the big screen with Last Night in Soho, promising to bring Wright’s cool, funny, hip style to the horror genre this time. Last Night in Soho introduces us to Ellie (Thomasin…
Read More »Spencer Mixes Genres in the Biopic Space as Kristen Stewart Dazzles (Middleburg Film Festival)
Princess Diana was one of the most beloved public figures of her era. Her philanthropic efforts and chic but sophisticated style made her an admired woman for millions worldwide. Princess Diana also served as a role model for…
Read More »Titane: Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places
Strained relationships with loved ones can create a hole in one’s psyche that is tough to fill. People with damaged relationships with a parent for example may often find themselves trying to replicate a facsimile of it with…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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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The Power of the Dog, the Crushing Weight of Societal Expectations (Middleburg Film Festival)
Expectations can lead many people down a path of ruin and pain. Sometimes these expectations are self inflicted, other times they come from our families, but perhaps the heaviest expectations of all are those placed upon us through…
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