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The Mirror aka Ayneh
The Mirror is a neorealist movie that will make you squeeze some sweet tasty brain juice (if you feel like it!). Friend Jack Warner writes about a poignant, unassuming, wonderful little mind-bender of a film from Iran.
The Death of Stalin Pits Fear Against Humor
Guest Jason Potel and Chris go toe-to-toe discussing the humor and horror in The Death of Stalin.
Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Mary’s Room
Alex Garland explores ways to think and exist in his first two features.
Thoroughbreds is a Wild Ride
Technical precision helps craft a fascinatingly off-putting little flick.
February Round Table Round Up
Sam and Chris are joined by friend Brian Russell and Christian Kozlowski to discuss February releases Black Panther and Annihilation.
Annihilation (!!!)
I’ve been looking forward to Annihilation since before I even knew what Annihilation was. After seeing Alex Garland’s directorial debut Ex Machina I was immediately excited to see what this filmmaker would do next. Ex Machina was impressively simple and stylish. It made a dialogue driven story utterly cinematic. Annihilation‘s premise didn’t really excite me, and… Continue reading Annihilation (!!!)
Truth: American Vandal, Wormwood, and Casting JonBenet
Netflix takes a deep dive into the value of truth in American Vandal, Wormwood, and Casting JonBenet.
Proud Mary Doesn’t Live Up to it’s B-Movie Potential
Sometime last month I was at the theater with my partner (and occasional blog contributor) Liza, and we saw a trailer that comprised solely of Taraji P Henson shooting guns, and performing other action movie tropes. I turned to her and asked, “What do you think that movie is about?” Neither of could come up… Continue reading Proud Mary Doesn’t Live Up to it’s B-Movie Potential
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