Written by Alexander Reams "Indigenous politics and activism have long been sidelined despite the extensive history of colonialism and Native peoples being intertwined with the rise of America. With the increase of awareness of social issues being more prominent with … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "In the opening scene of Santiago Mitre’s legal epic “Argentina, 1985,” Julio César Strassera (Ricardo Darín) is making his way home in a torrential downpour while his son follows his sister back from a date. When … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "“Ever Deadly'' opens with a 7-minute throat singing sequence. It’s simultaneously intense and empyreal, there is an otherworldly aspect to the singing. I’d go even further and say the film encapsulates its 90-minute runtime in those … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "Appel is in his debut here and yet seems more confident behind the camera than some seasoned directors, it’s bold and he embraces the strangeness of Weird Al with this reverence for what he did while … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "After stirring up controversy with his crowd-pleasing, yet relatively simple “Green Book” furthered by the awards recognition it received, Peter Farrelly has returned from a 4-year hiatus with another true story. Following the story of fledgling … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "A story within a story can be great when done right, the gold standard is “Adaptation.” However, it can also be a pitfall for less experienced writers and directors. Director João Mário Grilo is no freshman, … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "Thankfully the character of Adam is not watered down to fit the standard hero arc that many anti-heroes became in their feature adaptations. He is still ruthless in his fighting, brutal in his threats, and at … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "Filming her grandfather over several years, Iliana Sosa captured her grandfather’s life, his memories, and his monthly journey from Mexico to El Paso, Texas to see his family. This has been a staple in his life … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "John Carpenter’s “Halloween" has long been a staple in households during the month of October, credited with jump-starting the (presumed dead) slasher genre. The mood of a horror film can make or break it..."… Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "Selick’s 13-year absence has been sorely felt, but with the power of Key & Peele, and Selick’s mastery of stop motion, “Wendell & Wild” is a testament to the power of stop motion and an example … Continue reading.
