Category: film criticism

Charles Manson’s relationship to pop culture has always been a fascinating one. His story of a juvenile delinquent turned insane cult leader has influenced generations…

Black Swan will always be one of my favorite Darren Aronofsky works. The cinematography and pacing made the film very engaging, and Mila Kunis put…

This year, I had the pleasure of attending the Sundance Film Festival for the first time. To put it bluntly, it was one of the…

Before I dive right into this, I really have to stress that Life Itself inspired a level of hate and frustration in me that’s difficult…

Each year, I track my ten favorite films of the year based on my IMDB ratings. Inevitably, come award season, I regret about half of…

I’m not really sure if I can say that 2018 has been an exceptional year for film, but I can’t say it was a terrible…

The phrase “romantic comedy” usually makes me gag a little. These films tend to be too upbeat and vapid to be considered “romance.” They also…

Kings Row is the punch-line to the complicated setup, “What do Ronald Reagan, the opening theme of Star Wars, implied incest, and the advent of…

Wonder Woman is a fantastic example of how low expectations can sway public opinion. At this point in time, you can very clearly divide superhero…

After a brief hiatus due to excessive traveling, health problems, and general ennui, I have returned. I just wish it were under better circumstances. Await…

The Haunting of Hill House began as a gothic novel by author Shirley Jackson, released in 1959. The book follows the traditions of the gothic…

In the interest of promoting the same utter confusion I experienced upon my first viewing of Hausu, I’m keeping this spoiler-free. Japanese cinema, at least…