There are some instances where a filmmaker stumbles on the road. In 2007, The Darjeeling Limited felt like a misfire for the successful indie darling Wes Anderson. A film about three brothers reuniting after the death of their father was well reviewed and featured some good performances. Yet it also raised questions about Anderson's ability to … Continue reading 2012 Retrospective: ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ – Wes Anderson’s Return to Form
Review: ‘Glass’ Proves M. Night Shyamalan Cannot Help Himself, Wastes a Great Cast and Premise
My last week was a sprint to get ready for Glass. To do that, I binged through the collected works of one M. Night Shyamalan, a director once tapped to be the next Spielberg. That, like saying a basketball player can be the next Jordan, remains an unfair label to put on any filmmaker. Yet for a … Continue reading Review: ‘Glass’ Proves M. Night Shyamalan Cannot Help Himself, Wastes a Great Cast and Premise
1998 in Review: Armageddon Has No Style and Even Less Substance
When talking about Michael Bay films in a positive light, critics almost always say something to the effect of "make sure to leave your brain at the door". Here's the thing; I like my brain. The idea of needing to be literally brain dead to enjoy these films is not a selling point for me. … Continue reading 1998 in Review: Armageddon Has No Style and Even Less Substance