Hot off The Father and its Oscar success Florian Zeller stood a strong chance to become the next Sam Mendes. His ability to tackle dark, emotional family drama quickly made him a sought-after auteur. The direction of The Father surprised many, and he quickly began production on his follow-up, The Son. Based on another one … Continue reading Review: ‘The Son’ Stunningly Misses the Mark on Depression and Those It Affects
‘Westworld’ Season 2 Finale: I Saved Myself Recap
Some shows have come to define the evolution of the blockbuster. HBO has led the charge, with "Game of Thrones" taking pole position as the show that changed television. "Stranger Things" follows this path in many ways, and now "Westworld" has leaned fully into this mold. The series comes from Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, who adapted … Continue reading ‘Westworld’ Season 2 Finale: I Saved Myself Recap
The Surprising Emotions of “Infinity War” and an Exploration of Fatherhood
*THIS POST CONTAINS MASSIVE SPOILERS FOR "AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR." There are many who look at the MCU as a fairly emotionless world. While characters often "died," many have accused the film franchise as a world with no stakes. Frankly, critics have been pretty spot on about that issue. Look no further than Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg), … Continue reading The Surprising Emotions of “Infinity War” and an Exploration of Fatherhood