Happy 2018 let’s talk about hope and how it is a mistake!
Tag: film analysis
Sam & Chris’ Top Favorite Movies of 2017
Here it is! We’ve been working all year just so we could write this article. Wow. Happy 2017, ya nerds.
Tommy Wiseau and Tonya Harding: What it Takes to Succeed
The following contains spoilers for The Disaster Artist and I, Tonya This past week I’ve seen The Disaster Artist and I, Tonya, which proved to be strikingly complimentary films. This unintentional double feature paired nicely because each tackles the concept of the “American Dream,” the idea that the United States is a unique environment where… Continue reading Tommy Wiseau and Tonya Harding: What it Takes to Succeed
The Shape of Water is Beautiful, Essentially Flawed
The Shape of Water is a superb cinematic experience. But does one flaw at its core undermine the whole film?
The Florida Project: The Place Next to The Happiest Place on Earth
When I was in high school I worked with elementary school aged children. I worked at an after-school program, meant to be a fun place for kids to socialize, play games, and generally have fun. Of course in many cases it was more of a daycare: somewhere parents could leave their kids for a few… Continue reading The Florida Project: The Place Next to The Happiest Place on Earth
Judd Apatow Captures Familial Love in Avett Brothers Music Doc May It Last
I have a brother and we worked together for close to twenty years. Our “band” broke up in 2006 after we sold our business. Like the Avett’s, we never really had a fight, and also like the subjects of this film, our parents provided us with solid relationship tools and an understanding of the importance… Continue reading Judd Apatow Captures Familial Love in Avett Brothers Music Doc May It Last
One SF/Fantasy Trope the Star Wars Prequels Upended (Fantastically)
Would this twist be more at home in Game of Thrones than Star Wars?
Logan Lucky’s Solid Performances Make A Clichéd Plot Fun
SAMUEL RUSSELL: Critics seem to love Steven Soderbergh. I personally don’t have too much of an opinion on the guy. I saw the Oceans movies when they were in theaters, but hardly remember them at this point, and I saw Magic Mike, which I remember feeling underwhelmed by. Logan Lucky apparently marks a return from… Continue reading Logan Lucky’s Solid Performances Make A Clichéd Plot Fun
Friends on Flicks 