“Hey, Michael! It's Halloween. Everyone's entitled to one good scare.” Happy Halloween… or almost Halloween. It’s that time of year to talk about movies with spooky themes and what better way to do it then to finish up the Halloween saga. A saga, which no doubt, scares us, makes us jump, and in some ways … Continue reading REVIEW: HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021)
REVIEW: BLONDE (2022)
“Marilyn doesn't exist. When I come out of my dressing room, I'm Norma Jeane. I'm still her when the camera is rolling. Marilyn Monroe only exists on the screen.” My knowledge of Marilyn Monroe is scarce at best, but I’d like to say that I know a bit more about the once talented actress than … Continue reading REVIEW: BLONDE (2022)
REVIEW: DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (2022)
“You break the rules and become a hero. I do it and I become the enemy. That doesn’t seem fair.” A little fun fact, or bad fact, however you decide to take it, I am not a fan of the famous Doctor Strange. But that could also be “my bad” in the resulting statement that … Continue reading REVIEW: DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (2022)
SERIES REVIEW: IRMA VEP (2022)
“This is not my world.” If you had asked me back in June what my thoughts were on Olivier Assayas’ new remake of his 1996 film Irma Vep, I would have told you, “watch it! Watch it immediately!” My friends can attests that I recommended it to them on numerous occasions upon watching each week’s … Continue reading SERIES REVIEW: IRMA VEP (2022)
REVIEW: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022)
“You think because I’m kind that it means I’m naïve, and maybe I am. It’s strategic and necessary. This is how I fight.” Life is seldom ever as exciting as we imagine it can be. The mundane tasks of taxes, or any financial burdens, often weigh heavy on our shoulders—preventing us from truly enjoying the … Continue reading REVIEW: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022)
SXSW REVIEW: THE COW (2022)
“Why didn’t you tell me the truth?” Driving in a sedan, surrounded by the beauty of redwoods, The Cow first introduces us to a couple by the names Kath (Winona Ryder) and Max (John Gallagher Jr.). They appear to be your usual couple—escaping their doldrum lives to spend a weekend in a cabin surrounded by … Continue reading SXSW REVIEW: THE COW (2022)
SXSW REVIEW: STILL WORKING 9 TO 5 (2022)
“You know, a lot of people believe women who go to work do it out of some trip; the want to be liberated. I think it’s important to recognize that women work because they have to.” During the 1970s, women were fighting for equality within the workplace. They were making 60 cents on the dollar … Continue reading SXSW REVIEW: STILL WORKING 9 TO 5 (2022)
50TH ANNIVERSARY REVIEW: THE GODFATHER (1972)
“Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.” The Godfather opens in a dark room, Bonasera, an undertaker, tells the story of two men who assaulted and brutally beat his daughter. He “believes in the American way” and therefore takes his daughter’s case to the courts. But upon the judge’s decision to throw out the case, the … Continue reading 50TH ANNIVERSARY REVIEW: THE GODFATHER (1972)
SXSW REVIEW: CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH (2022)
“I just really love you guys.” For anyone who’s ever been to a wedding or dance in their entire lifetime, more than likely you’ve seen people get on the dance floor and dance the “Cha Cha Slide.” It’s rather funny as people who are nicely dressed will often, go out, stomp their feet, and cross … Continue reading SXSW REVIEW: CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH (2022)
REVIEW: HALO EPISODE 1: “CONTACT” (2022)
“Why should I trust you?” For any XBOX player who found themselves in the early 2000s—hooking up to their friends consoles for a “Halo” party before online gaming was a thing—no doubt you’ve been excited about any developments of a live-action Halo. Development doesn’t even describe how long fans have waited, as directors like District … Continue reading REVIEW: HALO EPISODE 1: “CONTACT” (2022)
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