Written by Jeff Sparks What sets the film apart is the way Mills uses imagery and narration. Throughout we hear characters' thoughts along with imagery of what they’re talking about whether it be from the past, present, or future. These … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams Stuck in development hell for almost 20 years, then all of a sudden Jared Leto of all people became interested, unlike most actors who win an Oscar, he cashed in with a string of misfires and … Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao The directing duo of Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin are interesting figures to direct a movie about SpaceX. With films like “Free Solo” and “The Rescue,” they are no strangers to documenting real-life stories about … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams ...illusions of grandeur plague “Secrets of Dumbledore” like the blood vow that the titular character has wrapped around his physical and mental body for most of the film. These illusions rip the limits of reality away … Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao It's easy to see what Mark Wahlberg sees in Father Stuart Long as a film subject. Like Wahlberg, Long comes from familiar blue-collar working-class roots, with a checkered past, marked by violence and profanity. Since then, … Continue reading.
Written by Raúl Mendoza The background of the story is a class-divided Sarajevo but its commentary always feels surface level. It has a lot to work with, especially by having bits and pieces of history presented through a film Faruk … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker These twists on what are otherwise dark circumstances keep “Voice of Silence” balanced on the edge of the genres it’s playing in and allow moments like hands rising from… Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao Schwartz brings an exuberance to his voice role, and all the human side characters shine as brightly as they can. But there are just too many pieces for “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” to become a satisfying … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker ...rely on a deep stringy score that drums up the anticipation and focuses on the interpersonal imbalance these characters have moving between quaint politeness and reprehension. Seamed together by… Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao Generational trauma has become the buzz topic of movies in the past few months, especially those films that center around first-generation immigrants, and frankly, I am sick of it. In fact, “Umma” is the second generational … Continue reading.
