For a moment, let’s set aside all manufactured controversy and outdated views of art, and examine the spectacle that is Todd Phillips’ JOKER from its strongest point: its storytelling. Fundamentally, we are the main character
“Stop thinking, and end your problems.What difference between yes and no?What difference between success and failure?Must you value what others value,avoid what others avoid?How ridiculous! “Other people are excited,as though they were at a parade.I
I’ll give you a hint: the key is in the title. Major Spoilers ahead. In this reviewer’s opinion, You Were Never Really Here is undoubtedly the masterpiece of 2018 so far, so much so that it’s hard
Title: You Were Never Really Here Rating: R Director: Lynne Ramsay Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Ekaterina Samsonov, Judith Anna Roberts Runtime: 1 hr 29 mins
Hostiles tells the story of a legendary army captain (Christian Bale) who is known for the hundreds of Native Americans he has killed. He is tasked with escorting a dying war chief (Wes Studi) and
The Brilliant Existentialism of The Grey: An Analysis of an Overlooked Film When The Grey (2011, directed by Joe Carnahan) was first released, it was marketed—very wrongly, might I add—as another Liam Neeson action vehicle,
Who are you, really?
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, directed by Martin McDonagh (2017) (Minor spoilers regarding the film’s themes) It’s interesting and usually nothing more than annoying when “Oscar Backlash” strikes a film. And the controversy usually comes
Title: Lady Bird MPAA Rating: R Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Lucas Hedges, Laurie Metcalf Runtime: 93 Minutes
Title: Blade Runner 2049 Rating: R Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Robin Wright, Ana De Armas Runtime: 164 Minutes
