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.
Purple Hearts
Tag: Netflix
Jana Gana Mana (2022)
Written by Rudolph Lambert Fernandez "Hollywood and European filmmakers habitually caricature or critique legitimate state power going rogue. Less so Eastern or Asian filmmakers. The former are rarely shy of protesting totalitarian impulses..."… Continue reading.
2022 Tribeca Future Gold Film Fellowship
Written by Patrick Hao "Movies are hard to make with the high barrier of entry often being the biggest hurdle to making a career of it. That is why it is always heartening to see a film festival like Tribeca … Continue reading.
The Sea Beast
Written by Patrick Hao "As Netflix struggles to gain and retain subscribers to its platform, one element that has been successful for them has been their investment in children’s content. If binge viewing is a model of their success, then … Continue reading.
The Gray Man
Written by Alexander Reams "A simple premise, another “on the run” movie, and while it is definitely generic at points, the Russo’s employed unique camerawork, including the use of drones, not on the level of “Ambulance” but their presence is … Continue reading.
Persuasion
Written by Anna Harrison "Book adaptations are tricky things—like all compromises, there will always be at least one unhappy customer, but if done well, they can coax out hidden subtleties..."… Continue reading.
Hustle
Written by Patrick Hao "At this point in his career, there is no reason for anyone to feign surprise that Adam Sandler can act. But, Sandler has never harnessed his movie stardom the way that “Hustle” does. That is not … Continue reading.
Jackass 4.5
Written by Alexander Reams “Jackass 4.5” continues the trend of the eponymous franchise by releasing a “0.5” version of the film which includes more interviews and stunts that didn’t make it into the final cut. This trend began with “Jackass: … Continue reading.
Senior Year
Written by Alexander Reams Ah, high school, a time of change, the search for approval and popularity, and the discovery of romance. High school, and primary school to an extent, are rarely shown in an accurate way, the closest being… Continue reading.
Operation Mincemeat
Written by Patrick Hao “Operation Mincemeat” is a handsome, respectable, slightly boring, light British drama – the type of movie that is designed to win awards at the AARP Movies for Grown-ups awards. Directed by John Madden, the veteran British … Continue reading.