Hollywood loves to tell stories about itself and has for decades. From Singing in the Rain to Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, depicting showbusiness has always fascinated filmmakers. However, not every film showcases Southern California's bright and fun sides. Ironically, Damien Chazelle, the director of La La Land, seeks to add to the legacy … Continue reading Review: ‘Babylon’ Crashes and Burns Thanks to Bloated Storytelling
2012 Retrospective: ‘ParaNorman’ – Grief and Parody Spawn Emotional Brilliance
When we're growing up, we believe that our parents and grandparents will guide us through life. As our family shares their interests with us, we often glom onto the moments we connect over. For some special families, those moments involve bad zombie movies. The young animation house LAIKA Studios began production on their first feature, Coraline, in 2005. When 2012 … Continue reading 2012 Retrospective: ‘ParaNorman’ – Grief and Parody Spawn Emotional Brilliance