Written by Jeff Sparks "Although it sounds like a horror movie, the film is actually more like a satire with black comedy and a focus on themes of loneliness and desperation for connection. The short runtime allows for some sharp … Continue reading.
Month: April 2023
Boston Strangler
Written by Patrick Hao "Matt Ruskin’s “Boston Strangler” seemingly has two goals in mind. First, to capture the trend of the true crime genre, a bonafide hit in every conceivable entertainment medium these days. Second, to convey a “girl boss” … Continue reading.
The Edge of Seventeen
Written by Livvy O'Brien "In her directorial debut, Kelly Fremon Craig’s “The Edge of Seventeen” follows Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld), a cynical and snarky teenage girl whose world is shaken when her older brother, Darian (Blake Jenner), begins dating..."… Continue reading.
How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Written by Taylor Baker "Interpreting and engaging with films centered on activism around contemporary politics is a challenge. Daniel Goldhalber’s adaptation of Andreas Malm’s book How to Blow Up a Pipeline is no exception. The film plays out as..."… Continue reading.
Enys Men
Written by Michael Clawson "Unbeholden to the demands of plot-driven filmmaking, Jenkins revels in the construction of an oneiric space, one where the Cornish coast feels eerily alive. It’s never terrifying, but it is wonderfully hypnotic."… Continue reading.
Air
Written by Taylor Baker "Michael Jordan might be the face of Nike, but in Ben Affleck’s “Air” detailing the lead-up to what is now the most lucrative shoe deal ever signed by an athlete it's the office workers and Jordan’s … Continue reading.
Dungeons & Dragons (2000)
Written by Nick McCann "This is a cheesy fantasy movie that was destined for immediate obscurity. Slapping a hodgepodge of tropes together under the banner of a then niche property doesn’t make for long-lasting staying power. But boy is it … Continue reading.
76 Days
Written by Maria Athayde "“76 Days” is a fly-on-the-wall documentary by Chen, Wu, and Anonymous that documents the initial days of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China. Throughout my viewing..."… Continue reading.
John Wick: Chapter 4
Written by Alexander Reams "Stahelski has made an epic. If there were ever a film to make the greatest case possible for a stunt category at the Oscars, “John Wick: Chapter 4” would be that film."… Continue reading.
Champions (2023)
Written by Patrick Hao "What do you say about a movie that follows the structure of every inspirational sports movie comedy ever made? Bobby Farrelly’s “Champions” is a straight-down-the-middle sports comedy where instead of the ragamuffin..."… Continue reading.
