Could we as cinephiles, or those looking to be entertained, consider ourselves lucky when a particular film can do more than simply scratch an itch? Especially if it’s through the…
Aging gracefully is always a sticky idea to commit to. And doing so as a venerable film director is never a guarantee, with consistency in one’s work an utmost requirement….
There was once a time in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ still-current string of animated adventures where everything they did settled for just a hair above average. However, even the best…
The hardiest fans of either Ridley Scott’s (House of Gucci) or Joaquin Phoenix’s (Beau is Afraid) body of work will know when a weak spot hits, and when the rebound…
The outlandish efforts of writer/director Taika Waititi (Thor: Love and Thunder) have seen its share of strides and missteps. In the last seven years of his career, one of his…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe marches on, whether we viewers want it to. Whether or not creative or bureaucratic control still has a say. And whether the finances can perpetually justify…
When exploring the filmmaking discipline of one David Fincher, one notices how much of a risktaker he can be. And certainly, how clever, witty, and keen he’ll be to probe…
Focused character perspectives can be a mighty thing when used in film, especially when walking under the shadow of a hero whose stardom was already shown beyond extravagance, and the…
Certain directors and certain films they leave a stamp on will always illicit a very distinct emotion as the credits begin to roll. With Martin Scorsese, the director who’s been…
What David Gordon Green had succeeded and struggled at with his three-movie continuation of the Halloween series would normally be enough to make any director cautious, even pessimistic to try…