First Man (2018)
“We need to fail down here so we don’t fail up there.” You don’t fall in love with a picture like First Man. It’s a cold, hostile, largely introspective endeavor, the […]
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Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
“To be born is to have a soul.” I’ve personally found that the great misreadings in critical reviews and deep studies on the themes of Blade Runner 2049 and the original 1982 […]
La La Land (2016)
[This is a review from the 2016 Chicago International Film Festival. La La Land opens nationwide December 16th.] “I’m a phoenix rising from the ashes.” Perhaps the best way to describe the […]
The Nice Guys (2016)
“Well, look who decided to show up to class.” To understand all of the uniquely little things The Nice Guys does right means one must compare the work to its creator’s first cinematic foray. […]
The Big Short (2015)
“Does it make you feel dumb? Or stupid? Well, it’s supposed to.” Based on Michael Lewis’ book of the same name, The Big Short tells the story of the ’07-’10 financial crisis. […]
Lost River (2015)
“What if something happened and we had to leave tomorrow? Would you come?” Comparable to a moviegoer’s escape into the world of the film they’re watching, the movies themselves can be just […]
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