Directed by: Robert Eggers
Distributed by: Focus Features
Written by Taylor Baker
55/100
On its face “The Northman” seems to continue Robert Eggers’s opening career salvo of films with an uncompromising vision and while “The Northman” does leave one with … Continue reading.
Directed by: Michael Bay
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Written by Taylor Baker
60/100
To many cinephiles, Michael Bay is grotesque, a director known for bombasticity, commercialism (and commercials), and the progenitor of franchises like “Transformers” and “TMNT.” To many of … Continue reading.
Directed by: Matt Reeves
Distributed by: Warner Bros.
Written by: Taylor Baker
60/100
Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” is a brooding self-serious adaptation. Leaning on what’s always been the strength of Batman’s 8-decade long comic run, the criminal underbelly, and villains … Continue reading.
The 2022 edition of the Tribeca Film Festival is in the rearview mirror having showcased the newest in movies and entertainment. The in-person portion of the 2022 edition of the festival ran from June 8th-19th and the Tribeca At Home … Continue reading.
Taylor Baker was invited to speak with fellow Seattle Film Critics Society members Thomas Stoneham-Judge from ForReel and Aaron White from Feelin’ Film on Aaron’s Podcast. They outline 5 of their most anticipated titles in addition to another 5 notable … Continue reading.
Interview by Taylor Baker with “There There” Director Andrew Bujalski (“Support the Girls,” “Computer Chess,” “Funny Haha.”)
Shot and Edited by Thomas Stoneham-Judge of ForReel. This interview was conducted courtesy of the Vancouver International Film Festival and Laura Murray.… Continue reading.
Directed by: Jeff Tremaine
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Written by Taylor Baker
94/100
“Jackass Forever” is a lot of things, an evolution of cast, a “Covid-19” film, the hardest I’ve laughed in a theater in years (at least since the … Continue reading.
… Continue reading.“To me it’s not so much that the movies are slow-paced as much as they are about spending time building a relationship between the audience and the characters. If you don’t spend an adequate amount of time doing this, then
Directed by: Susanne Regina Meures
Distributed by: TBA
Written by Taylor Baker
75/100
“Because likes show approval.”
Andreas Balys, Leonie’s Dad
“Girl Gang” offers an embedded look at the performative nature of social media influencers and the nefarious invasion of … Continue reading.
In this video, Thomas and Taylor discuss the second season of the Prime Video’s series “Undone”.
“Undone” Season 2 Trailer
“Undone” Season 2 is streaming on Prime Video.
You can follow more of Taylor’s thoughts on film on Letterboxd… Continue reading.
