Tag: film review
The Paper Thinness of Paper Towns
Cara Delevingne’s already vast film career has left behind nothing all that memorable thus far. Her eighth–yes, eighth–effort as an actress is yet another adaptation [Read More…]
On Clouds of Sils Maria
Olivier Assayas, a seasoned writer-director and connoisseur of obsession and loss of control, touches on these themes and beyond in one of his most notable [Read More…]
The Minimalistic Romance of Before We Go
One wouldn’t imagine the frat boy charm and Adonis perfection of Chris Evans to translate into him being a savvy director-producer, yet Before We Go [Read More…]
It’s Difficult to Focus When You’re Dealing With A Con Movie As Cliche In Plot As Focus
The rules of the con movie have long ago been established by such classics as The Lady Eve and Bedtime Story. The charming con man, [Read More…]
Zero Motivation: A Galvanizing Glimpse Into the Comedic World of Female Israeli Soldiers
The Israeli army is, for most, an intimidating force to be reckoned with. Talya Lavie’s debut film, Zero Motivation, however, proves that there is indeed [Read More…]
Wild Tales Channels The Absurdist Drama of Iñárritu & Almodóvar
Damián Szifron, who dabbled in short film before his debut feature, El Fondo Del Mar, was released in 2003, has quickly asserted himself as a [Read More…]
Woody Allen Explores A Familiar Motif in Irrational Man
While it’s difficult for many to stomach the concept of Woody Allen in the wake of the accusation that wouldn’t go away, those who are [Read More…]
Trainwreck Doesn’t Crash and Burn, But It Also Doesn’t Come Into the Station Safely
For the fledgling romantic comedy genre, Trainwreck has served as a necessary film to help breathe back new life into the dying category. Thanks to [Read More…]
