"Even with the lowest budget in the world, you better get some names in there; that calms people down. Then be sure your leading character is in a hurry."Robert Downey Sr. Links: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Google Podcasts | … Continue reading.
"Censors tend to do what only psychotics do: they confuse reality with illusion."David Cronenberg Links: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Google Podcasts | LibSyn | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube The week on Drink in the Movies Michael & Taylor … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker 76/100 Agnieszka Holland's harrowing look at the under discussed Holodomor in the 30's is one of the many overlooked films of 2020. Mr. Jones features elegant transitional supercuts early on. The effect of which is to … Continue reading.
"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.
"Before shooting I try to observe as much as I can. I don't want to work with my strong intention, because if you work with a strong intention I think what you do is you repeat what you've heard and … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker 82/100 The Empty Man marks the first time since The Invisible Man that I've been to a theater this year to see a film that I had low expectations for and came out the other end of the auditorium … Continue reading.
"Filming is like a house, you have to feel comfortable in it."Luc Dardenne Links: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Google Podcasts | LibSyn | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube On Episode 74 of the Podcast Michael & Taylor discuss their … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker 96/100 Visual Jazz. Chazelle assembles a first-rate series of high high's, high low's, low high's, and low low's. I couldn't agree more with everyone heaping praise upon the technical proficiency found aboundingly in this film. If … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker 73/100 Tariq's choice to keep a tighter aspect ratio in conjunction with repetitive close ups and smart if a bit overdone sound design create an experience that is far more felt than seen. His past work … Continue reading.
"I always have a plan, but then I'm always ready to throw the plan out, and everyone's ready to make a radical left turn if necessary."Steven Soderbergh Links: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Google Podcasts | LibSyn | Spotify | … Continue reading.
