Watching events unfold in America from over in Canada is a bit fun, at least in a morbid sense. It's fun because we, at least under a thought that we are in safe hands, are watching America continue to crumble more and more. But at the same time, it’s saddening. I have many American friends … Continue reading The Manchurian Candidate(s): How 60’s Cinema Foresaw The Future
Strange is a rather accurate word to describe the Marvel Cinematic Universe. If you think about it, it's probably the most unique and successful marketing idea of the 21st century. The MCU is officially the highest grossing franchise of all time, almost doubling the domestic gross of the number two spot, Harry Potter, despite the … Continue reading Surprising & Redemptive: Doctor Strange Review
Who is you? That is the titular question at hand during the entirety of Barry Jenkins' visceral character study, Moonlight. After a string of underwhelming films this year, such as Jason Bourne and Cafe Society, I was floored when Moonlight not only delivered, but inspired me as well. As a filmmaker, it is common to hear, … Continue reading A Searing Portrait of Repressed Identity: Moonlight Review
Anytime I sit down to review a screener for a micro-budget indie film (anything under say $20,000), I'm filled with a mixed feeling that I need to both hold the film up to my normal standards, but also leave enough wiggle room to take into account budgetary restrictions. When I checked IMDB, it had the … Continue reading Entertainment on a Micro-budget: Bent Over Neal Review
