Even during revolutions, some who break the most barriers find themselves deemed too radical. During the French Revolution in the late 18th Century, new democratic ideas spread throughout the country. While many new ideas led to enlightenment within the country, the door for upward mobility cracked open. However, racism still held firm, leaving the works … Continue reading Review: ‘Chevalier’ – Nice Time for a Personal Revolution
Review: ‘Emily’ Brings Out the Passion of an Artist in Love
Few families changed the face of literature like the Brontë family. Both Charlotte and Emily Brontë crafted masterworks that broke through the literary establishment. However, the struggles they face in life are often lost behind their work. Director Frances O'Connor tells the story of the iconic author in Emily. Behind a haunted and spirited performance, Emma Mackey … Continue reading Review: ‘Emily’ Brings Out the Passion of an Artist in Love
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: ‘Living’ – Bill Nighy’s Masterclass of Subtly Revives Kurosawa’s Tale
Few actors can vary between high-brow art and pop insanity. Yet Bill Nighy fits the bill. The actor plays vampires, step-fathers in zombie classics, men looking for new love in India, and pop stars looking to return to prominence. No role has ever been too big or too small for Nighy. Due to his willingness … Continue reading Review: ‘Living’ – Bill Nighy’s Masterclass of Subtly Revives Kurosawa’s Tale