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: 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)

LITTLE REVIEW: SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE (2021) EP. 1

Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain as Jonathan and Mira in Hagai Levi's Scene's from a Marriage©HBO There’s something about the disintegration of marriages that we as audience members find so appealing. It wasn’t too long ago that Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson broke our hearts in Marriage Story (2019). Before that Meryl Streep and Dustin … Continue reading LITTLE REVIEW: SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE (2021) EP. 1

SERIES REVIEW: SELENA – THE SERIES PT. 1

“When I think about being on stage — you on the base, and Suzette on the drums, nothing else matters.” “Como La Flor…” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom…” There’s an immediate association that comes to mind when you hear these songs. No matter how small your knowledge is within the Tejano genre, there’s a good chance … Continue reading SERIES REVIEW: SELENA – THE SERIES PT. 1