Since the 1920s, monsters on the big screen have stood in for more complex ideas. That trend continues today, with powerful films like Nope and Barbarian utilizing their creatures in unique ways. In that sense, It Lives Inside comes from a long lineage of horror stories. Yet the specificity present within It Lives Inside helps … Continue reading Fantasia 2023: ‘It Lives Inside’ – A Stunning Monster Movie
Review: ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ is an Essential Film in 2023
Radical movies rarely earn appreciation in their time. Yet those that tap into the zeitgeist become harbingers of ideologies and things to come. How to Blow Up a Pipeline, based on the book by Andreas Malm feels like a warcry. The story speaks volumes for those wanting change faster than the government can work. For … Continue reading Review: ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ is an Essential Film in 2023
Review: ‘Infinity Pool’ Shocks While Taking Aim at Class Disparity
Few directors find their style so early in their careers. Yet for Brandon Cronenberg, his DNA is encoded with directorial vision. Quickly establishing his own voice, Cronenberg delivered his own take on body horror with Possessor. His follow-up, Infinity Pool pushes the limits of what can be shown on screen. Cronenberg never shies away from … Continue reading Review: ‘Infinity Pool’ Shocks While Taking Aim at Class Disparity
REVIEW: ‘Parasite’ Earns a Place As One of the Best Films of the Decade
Always provocative, Bong Joon Ho has told story after story laced with political commentary. Few artists are as disciplined in their messaging, but the Korean director has consistently used his art form to deliver messages about economic anxiety. What separates director Bong from many of his peers has been his ability to craft intimate, relatable … Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Parasite’ Earns a Place As One of the Best Films of the Decade
Review: ‘Apollo 11’ Showcases Incredible Restoration and Scale of the Lunar Launch
Last year, First Man struggled to connect with audiences in a meaningful way. Perhaps it was following A Star Is Born that caused the failure to launch. Maybe it was the tonal equivalent of Manchester By the Sea that did it. God forbid they not show a flag planting in a personal story about loss and grief. For whatever … Continue reading Review: ‘Apollo 11’ Showcases Incredible Restoration and Scale of the Lunar Launch
Review: ‘Three Identical Strangers’ is Riveting and the Year’s Best Documentary
Some stories are simply too crazy to feel true. This is where "Three Identical Strangers" lives, as something that paints itself as a feel-good story, only to become a nightmare as it unfolds. It's often strange to see documentarians turn their attention to a story that has been in the popular imagination for years. In … Continue reading Review: ‘Three Identical Strangers’ is Riveting and the Year’s Best Documentary