What is evil? Is it the mere act that is taken by a man? Is it man’s intention? Is nature, in its violence and indifference to suffering, evil? Is evil a compulsion that the strong can resist, and the weak indulge in? In Robert Eggar’s reinterpretation of the 1922 film by F.W. Murnau, he doesn’tContinue reading “Nosferatu and the Nature of Evil”
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Complicated simplicity in The French Dispatch
Wes Anderson has been one of the most singular figures in twenty first century cinema. His visual style is instantly recognizable, but hardly ever imitated outside of the wardrobes, interior decor, and instagram feeds of his admirers. He has been so outside the mainstream of Hollywood’s visual grammar that he’s been often maligned by thoseContinue reading “Complicated simplicity in The French Dispatch”
Indication vs Integration and why I’m tired of Marvel
I just saw Shang-Chi. There’s a lot to like about it. There’s Kung Fu, there’s attractive, charming, funny actors in it, and it’s what you expect from a Marvel movie. However I think I understand (again) why Marvel movies just make me tired in our post endgame world. I’m going to be quick, but I’mContinue reading “Indication vs Integration and why I’m tired of Marvel”
Candyman and the White Liberal Gaze
I’m a recent convert to horror. Growing up I was scared of the rumor weed, Larry Boy’s antagonist in the sequel to the fib from outer space. I would hide behind the couch despite constantly rewatching that green VHS. I avoided horror films going forward, perhaps because I have such a visceral reaction to whatContinue reading “Candyman and the White Liberal Gaze”
The Wisdom and Youthfulness of M. Night
M. Night Shyamalan is young at heart and wise beyond his years. That’s the take away I keep coming back to after seeing his new film Old for the second time in theaters. I came to film slowly, but with increasing intensity. A major part of that was when I visited my cousins who livedContinue reading “The Wisdom and Youthfulness of M. Night”
Review: The Adventures of Tintin
There are lots of ways in which European culture is more sophisticated than American culture. One of them is that our brethren across the Atlantic figured out that Tintin rules ages ago, and we still haven’t. Tintin is a reporter, an adventurer, a boy scout, about 15, and an all around class act. He’s followedContinue reading “Review: The Adventures of Tintin”
Why streaming is bad, and theaters are good.
Streaming has arrived. Last week, Warner Media announced that all of their 2021 theatrical slate will be released simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters. A puzzling move that is likely equal parts financial caution, a move to get movies to people in uncertain times during a pandemic, and a desperate attempt to give HBOContinue reading “Why streaming is bad, and theaters are good.”
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