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…
Sundance 2019 Recap
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…
Life Itself: An Unintentionally Funny Traffic Accident
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…
My Favorite Films of 2018
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…
My Ten Least Favorite Films of 2018
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…
Crazy Rich Asians (2018) and the Trouble with RomComs
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 (1942), Ronald Reagan, and the Hays Code
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 (2017)
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…
Await Further Instructions…
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, The Haunting, and The Haunting of Hill House
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…
Hausu (1977): Comedy and Culture Shock
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…
Anguish (1987)
Anguish is the perfect film to watch in a theater during the Halloween season. It’s too bad you’re not likely to have that opportunity. I…