In film, the idea of an "auteur" refers to the singular, controlling mind behind a film; a person whose influence over a film’s production is so significant that they are considered the “author”...
I tend to get very invested in any story structured as a descent, given, of course, that it’s well-executed. Films such as “Aguirre, the Wrath of God” and “Apocalypse Now” fall into this category...
While watching Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water,” I felt that it was, in many ways, much unlike the director’s previous work. Later reading about the film, I came across a quote from del...
I’ve never really been all that into films that are considered “so bad they’re good.” Though I can see the appeal of films like “Troll 2” and “Birdemic: Shock and Terror,” other films like...
’ve always felt that the Star Wars films are a bit overrated. They’re technically stunning, of course, but it seems to me that people often tend to disregard the series’ consistent weaknesses. It...
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” is the latest film effort from renowned Irish playwright Martin McDonagh, known previously for directing such films as “In Bruges” and “Seven Psychopaths.”...
s DC’s “Justice League” releases amidst a flurry of relatively poor reviews, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is still chugging ahead at full steam. Its most recent release, the third installment in...
lthough I am familiar with the work of the Coen brothers, it has been some time since I’ve seen any of their films. I remember plowing through their filmography years ago. “Fargo,” “The Big Lebowski,”...
hough I’ve never actually watched “Scream," I am quite a fan of Harold Ramis’ classic comedy “Groundhog Day.” I’ve seen “Happy Death Day” described as a blend of the two films, and having...
hough I wouldn’t call the original “Blade Runner” one of my favorite films, I’d certainly call it my favorite looking film. The aesthetic of director Ridley Scott’s breathtaking sci-fi masterpiece...
Graphic by: Kainin Blissett
“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” offers a welcome return to the stylish and surprisingly entertaining universe of 2014’s “Kingsman: The Secret Service”. Unfortunately,...
Graphic by: Trinity Powell
For those of you who found the 1990 miniseries adaptation to be wholly uninteresting, this newest retelling may be just what you’re looking for. “It”, based on the...
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