Humans strive to make sense of the nonsensical. People fall in and out of love. Lives are found, and lives are lost. Plans are carefully made and are attempted to be executed until life throws unexpected curve balls, deeming adjustment necessary for survival. Life’s journey is unpredictable and often illogical. Nevertheless, humans have tried to … Continue reading Review: ‘Asteroid City’ Wes Anderson’s Crater-Sized Existential Study
Oscar Acting Predictions: Adam Driver Leads a Star-Studded Class (Dec. 6)
In part 2 of our preview, we're jumping into the acting races. This year's class looks to be absolutely loaded with talent, and that bodes well for the Oscars in 2019. A lot of great young talent puts themselves in the position to earn nominations, but its the veterans and established stars that look to … Continue reading Oscar Acting Predictions: Adam Driver Leads a Star-Studded Class (Dec. 6)
Review: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Bungles It’s Satirical Premise With Uneven Tones and Performances
There's no question that the past five years have been kind to Taika Waititi. The director made Thor: Ragnarok a standout feature of the MCU. Waititi thrived in independent genre comedy thanks to Hunt For The Wilderpeople and What We Do In the Shadows. The director might be one of the best comedic directors of the decade, earning a … Continue reading Review: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Bungles It’s Satirical Premise With Uneven Tones and Performances
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Looks to Be 3 Hours Long and That’s Awesome
Early this week, the internet started buzzing with excitement over the prospect of a three-hour long edit for Avengers: Endgame. The climactic conclusion to this version of The Avengers set up the stakes for our final battles. With much of the future MCU sidelined after being dusted, we're down to some of our core characters. With contracts expiring and … Continue reading ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Looks to Be 3 Hours Long and That’s Awesome
A.A.Rant: Ghost in the Shell may be our last chance at getting great film adaptations of Japanese works
I was elated. It was the summer of '09, I was back home from college, and I had just got the best news an anime nerd has ever gotten: the rumored Cowboy Bebop film had been confirmed. Not only that, but Keanu Reeves was slated to star as main protagonist, and all around bad-ass, Spike. It wasn't … Continue reading A.A.Rant: Ghost in the Shell may be our last chance at getting great film adaptations of Japanese works