Written by Anna Harrison "Rest stop bathrooms are, historically, very frightening, very gross places, and no more so than in “Glorious,” Rebekah McKendry’s second feature..."… Continue reading.
Fantasia 2022: Glorious
The Boys Season 1 & 2: A Conversation hosted by Alexander Reams
"Recently, “The Boys” premiered its third season after a 2-year break thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, a great reason to sit down and discuss the effects that “The Boys” has had on comic..."… Continue reading.
Playground (Un monde)
Written by Michael Clawson "While it seems like the Dardennes brothers’ stock might have fallen in recent years, their distinct brand of social realism continues to be influential. Case in point: Laura Wandel’s “Playground,” the Belgian filmmaker’s feature debut..."… Continue reading.
Prey
Written by Nick McCann "“Prey” had a lot riding on it. Lots of elements could have spelled official doom, but the film came ready to prove itself. The new setting and character focus gives it a whole different flavor, further … Continue reading.
Tribeca 2022: Mars One (Marte Um)
Written by Maria Athayde "This slice-of-life family drama navigates the complexities of family life in a country that, more often than not, is plagued by social and political uncertainty. With subtlety, the director can weave a narrative that is in … Continue reading.
Episode 130: Thor: Love and Thunder / RRR / Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy
On Episode 130 of Drink in the Movies Taylor is joined by Anna Harrison to discuss First Impressions of: "Amsterdam" & "Prey." Followed by a discussion of the films: "Thor: Love and Thunder," "RRR," and "Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy."… Continue reading.
Fantasia 2022: Inu-Oh
Written by Alexander Reams "Masaaki Yuasa has been a creative in anime for a long time, and with that time he gained a reputation for how his films are, not weak, weary, and heavy laden, instead they’re full of ideas … Continue reading.
NYAFF 2022: Dealing with Dad
Written by Patrick Hao "Writer-director Tom Huang’s personal piece “Dealing with Dad” is a frustrating movie to watch. It focuses on the issues that first-generation Taiwanese American children have with their stern, domineering fathers. It is well-trodden territory that is … Continue reading.
NYAFF 2022: #LookAtMe
Written by Patrick Hao "Ken Kwek has always been a provocateur in his home country of Singapore so it is only natural that the relationship between artists and government censorship is constantly on his mind. His image of Singapore is … Continue reading.
Purple Hearts
Written by Maria Athayde "As cliche as it sounds, my fondness for these types of movies comes from knowing exactly how they’ll end and that I’ll get to see a happily ever after. So when I heard that an adaptation … Continue reading.