Boys will be boys. They fight and claw, and show off their vulgarity to fit in with the crowds. Teenage boys often find themselves pushing the limits of what is acceptable in society. However, in Beautiful Beings, these actions have a far more dangerous edge. Pitting a teenage fantasy about growing up against the stark … Continue reading Review: ‘Beautiful Beings’ – A Gritty Yet Poignant Coming-Of-Age Icelandic Tale
Review: ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ is a Horrifying Achievement
Nearly a century ago, All Quiet on the Western Front made its cinematic debut. The 1930 feature from Lewis Milestone was so powerful Nazis in Germany disrupted screenings so its messages could not permeate their culture. Still considered an all-time classic, there are many reasons to be skeptical of Netflix's remake. However, director Edward Berger … Continue reading Review: ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ is a Horrifying Achievement
Review: ‘Decision to Leave’ Delivers a Bad Romance and the Best Film of 2022
Lust and love can often find themselves strange bedfellows. However, the play between the two has long been of interest to storytellers and filmmakers. However, few directors have approached these lines with more disturbing or outlandish ideas than Park Chan-wook. The South Korean director behind Stoker, Oldboy, and The Handmaiden returns to the big screen with Decision to Leave, a far … Continue reading Review: ‘Decision to Leave’ Delivers a Bad Romance and the Best Film of 2022