Nightmare Alley (2021)
“I’ll meet you on the other side.” In context with the above quote, and aligned with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro’s general approach to the nuances of noir that I’ve seen […]
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Love, Antosha (2019)
“Anton was like a sponge.” For those familiar with the truly astonishing work of the late Anton Yelchin, it should come as no surprise that – from a hopeful hello, […]
Aquaman (2018)
“I’m from the surface. No one’s gonna take me seriously.” There’s no denying Aquaman’s dedication to the character’s unique brand – it’s an homage to countless blockbusters, a garish CGI spectacle, so […]
Vox Lux (2018)
“It’s fine. If it works, great. If not, it’s okay too.” Guilty of sensory assault in the first degree, the polarizing Vox Lux is sure to divide audiences, leaving some running to […]
The Florida Project (2017)
“We’re just playing!” There’s a scene in The Florida Project that’s so guileless, so utterly uncalculated in its observations that I sat there shaking my head in admiration of its beauty. While […]
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
“Who stands to benefit from the crime?” Despite how visually resplendent and beautifully captured Murder on the Orient Express looks – especially considering these lavish images were shot on celluloid – I […]
Finding Dory (2016)
“The best things happen by chance.” Finding Dory is the identical twin to Finding Nemo, the film equivalent of the Parent Trap sisters. While inherently different in personality, they’re both incredibly similar in most respects, at […]
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