Few directors find their way into unique human conditions like Ira Sachs. He's made a name for himself over the past decade as a humanist director, and as he explores the complexities of relationships, he finds incredible nuance. Coming off consecutive triumphs, Sachs once again digs into the inner workings of complicated people, allowing Franz … Continue reading Review: ‘Passages’ Digs Into the Complexities of Sexuality and Lust
Review: ‘Women Talking’ Confronts Self-Loathing & Misogyny In Religous Communities
The anger one feels toward oneself can be a destructive force. We blame ourselves for actions that have occurred, even if they were out of our control. Sometimes, we find ourselves unwilling to act because we believe we are culpable for how a situation unfolded. At the heart of Women Talking, Sarah Polley's stunning new … Continue reading Review: ‘Women Talking’ Confronts Self-Loathing & Misogyny In Religous Communities
REVIEW: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ But Disney Leaned Too Hard on the Nostalgia
As the Banks children duck beneath trees, a wild and crazy ride unfolds on the roads in front of them. The sounds of ceramic cracking bounces through the theater and an evil wolf grows crazy at the mere thought of their progress. The score swells, and the animation is crisp. The insane madcap scene amps … Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ But Disney Leaned Too Hard on the Nostalgia