'Everything, Everywhere, All at Once' (EeAaO) is a masterpiece, the above title aside. This film wholistically breaks nearly every barrier of filmmaking that has been drawn since the turn of the century, but the metaphorical diamonds in the rough aren’t found in the plot, it lies in theme and timing. EeAaO, has just been named … Continue reading Why I can’t watch ‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once’, All the time – or – A24’s biggest problem.
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The Safdie Brothers Cinematic Genius
The Safdie Brothers have captured Hollywood's attention. The pair of young filmmakers from the University of Chicago are masters of deceit, their characters lie to live and their stories deceive those who watch. Uncut Gems, following thematic suit, is the latest of their two feature films and has gained cinematic attention thanks to Adam Sandler … Continue reading The Safdie Brothers Cinematic Genius
Chernobyl: HBO’s new best show
When our moral conviction fails us in times of great crisis, the ambiguity that remains dictates the future. Chernobyl follows the tip-toeing of the morally ambiguous line between right and wrong. As Valery Legasov attempts to unveil the truth behind the explosion at Chernobyl, he finds he is responsible to fix a pattern of recklessness. … Continue reading Chernobyl: HBO’s new best show
Game of Thrones Season 8: why it’s actually not terrible
Season 8 of HBO's Game of Thrones might be the most hated and execrated season of television by fans around the world. How did one of the most beloved shows suddenly become one of the most hated? Did the writing actually disappoint to that extreme? The simple answer: People have nothing better to do, and … Continue reading Game of Thrones Season 8: why it’s actually not terrible
John Wick is going to Hell. (Spoilers)
This week I watched the first two John Wick movies in preparation for the premier of John Wick 3: Parabellum. The boogeyman returns with Halle Berry, who, for the first time in any John Wick movie, actually helps him in the field. She leads John to the leader of the High Table, who is seeking … Continue reading John Wick is going to Hell. (Spoilers)
The Fantastic Cinematography of Mr. Fox – Written by Logan Stevens
The 2009 film, Fantastic Mr. Fox, was renown director, Wes Anderson’s first foray into animation and his 6th feature-length film. The story is based upon the book Fantastic Mr. Fox by classic children’s author Roald Dahl to which Anderson modified to fit with the medium of film better. For this movie Anderson hired Tristan Oliver because of … Continue reading The Fantastic Cinematography of Mr. Fox – Written by Logan Stevens
Top 10 Oscar Snubs of All Time
The Following 10 were either never nominated for best picture or should have won best picture, but didn’t. All of these are my opinion, you may or may not agree, but film is subjective so I could care less. Interstellar 2015 was one of the greatest years for film in modern history. A 29 year … Continue reading Top 10 Oscar Snubs of All Time
Predicting the Future of Cinema
Worked on an infographic to help identify the future of movie theaters as streaming services and the development of large scale television grows, impacting audiences domestically and internationally.
Why “Us” isn’t as good as “Get Out”
"Us" is complex. Jordan Peele keeps audiences enticed in his second feature horror film by making a complete 180 from his first. "Get Out," with its clean and direct cinematography, offers a vast comparison to the dirty, unstructured look at an underground army of "Americans". "Get Out" tackles a singular major theme: the control of … Continue reading Why “Us” isn’t as good as “Get Out”
End Game Review – (Spoiler Free)
End Game, debatably the biggest movie release in modern cinematic history. Marvel's phase three wrap-up has, in three weekends, already grossed over 610 million dollars, in the top ten highest domestic grossing movies; expected to be the highest, within weeks. However, there has never been a movie like this. The wrap up of a decade … Continue reading End Game Review – (Spoiler Free)
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