Written by Michael Clawson 100/100 Cooled-down melodrama: with performances perfectly calibrated to be heightened but not histrionic, Haynes very often takes the camera and backs away, shooting through windows and doorways to actively avoid magnifying the emotion of a scene. … Continue reading.
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Ida Red
Written by Alexander Reams 37/100 There are countless “A boy and his mother” stories throughout Hollywood’s history. From Psycho to The Babadook to Moonlight, these films helped define and redefine this iconic trope, and now a new one wants to … Continue reading.
Episode 76: Best of 2020 So Far
"When I finish a film, I feel like I have overcome a certain hurdle. It's really good for me as a human being, and I hope that for some people, my films will do the same thing."Hong Sang-soo Links: Apple … Continue reading.