After the blazing success of Collateral, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Michael Mann's return to his iconic TV series would be a rousing success. However, Mann has never been one to tell a simple story. While adapting any of his storylines on Miami Vice could have been an excellent nostalgia pull, Mann swung … Continue reading Michael Mann’s ‘Miami Vice’ – A Stunning Visual Spectacle with Inconsistent Story
Review: Netflix’s ‘The Wonder’ – A Study on Perspective
“We are nothing without stories, and so we invite you to believe in this one." A camera panning over a soundstage with Niamh Algar’s voice-over opens Netflix’s The Wonder. An odd way to begin a period piece, director Sebastián Lelio starts audiences off behind the scenes with a narration about fact vs. fiction. The scene … Continue reading Review: Netflix’s ‘The Wonder’ – A Study on Perspective
Review: ‘First Man’ Brings Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling to Another World
In 2016, Damien Chazelle took most of America by storm with the success of his original musical La La Land storming towards Oscar glory. 14 Oscar nominations, 6 Oscar wins, and the most memorable moment in Oscar history later, Chazelle began cooking up his next project. Joining up with his muse Ryan Gosling, the two set out to tackle … Continue reading Review: ‘First Man’ Brings Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling to Another World