Ethan Hawke as “Nikola Tesla” in Michael Almereyda’s TESLA. Courtesy of IFC Films. An IFC Films Release. “Nothing grows in the shadow of an oak tree.” Electricity, computers, and cell phones, they’re all things we can’t imagine our lives without. We’re maybe even a bit too dependable. And in the process of cradling our devices … Continue reading REVIEW: TESLA (2020)
REVIEW: THE TRUTH (2020)
“I prefer to have been a bad mother, a bad friend, and a good actress. You may not forgive me, but the public does.” For years, films have taken a look at the complex relationship between mothers and daughters. The strained relationships like August: Osage County (2013). The manipulative relationships like the one in Mildred … Continue reading REVIEW: THE TRUTH (2020)
REVIEW: GATTACA (1997)
“You want to know how I did it? This is how I did it, Anton. I never saved anything for the swim back.” Written and Directed by, Andrew Niccol, Gattaca tells the story of humanity in one of the most profound ways possible. In this not-so-distant future, people are judged on the basic foundation that … Continue reading REVIEW: GATTACA (1997)