Providing an in-depth analysis of a wide range of major and independent films, offering insights into the filmmaking craft.
Live-action remakes are in the firing line as we speak, but The Lion King is different – bigger, much bigger. There is no doubt that the success of this film will determine what happens next for Disney. Recreations are a tricky thing to get right, tonally, visually, narratively – there are countless hurdles that need…
Chucky. Many of us know him, many of us don’t – regardless, he’s no doubt part of the horror halls of fame a like every old franchise that is at least slightly popular, why not reboot it in 2019? Child’s Play is exactly that, a “new approach” to an old franchise. But where many other…
Toy Story 4 is the fourth and final film in Pixar’s Toy Story franchise by director Josh Cooley — it continues the journey of the beloved toys going on a new adventure, as Woody faces a new and challenging change in his life. At its core, this is the journey of a lone cowboy, but…
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is the second film in Illumination’s Secret Life of Pets franchise — much like the entry film to this franchise, The Secret Life of Pets 2 is split with two sets of characters — the first involves with Max (Patton Oswalt) and Duke (Eric Stonestreet) as the leading characters…
Men in Black: International is the fourth film in the MIB franchise, entirely separating itself from the original series as well as its classic leads Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones; this film focuses on Agent M (Tessa Thompson) and Agent H (Chris Hemsworth) as they face a new threat on Earth. More akin to…
X-Men: Dark Phoenix is quite simply a film without proper direction, figuratively and literally. As this was writer-director Simon Kinberg’s first film – it’s hard to be so tough on someone so new to the job – but it’s important to understand that stories about characters who descend into a melting pot of psychological complexity…
Rocketman is a musical biopic directed by Dexter Fletcher and it follows the life of musical legend Sir Elton John (Taron Egerton) in a story of fame, fortune, despair, depravity, and remission. Hot off the tail from Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) – this musical biopic aims to tell an authentic perspective with none other than Sir…
For the most part, Godzilla: King of Monsters stays true to its name, doubling down on its monster-centric world-building while rapidly expanding the growing list of beasts that inhabit its world. Now that’s exactly what you want out of monster movie, right? Well if you remember the complaints about Godzilla (2014) you may recognize the…
In many ways the lead up to this film reminds me of the death-march that audiences gave Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) before it had released; almost as if audiences (or a loud minority), had announced this movie was destined for failure before it had even released. Funnily enough, just like how Solo: A…
Nothing quite evokes a nod of approval from action film enthusiasts than hearing the name John Wick, and this is Wick better than ever. The Hollywood cliché of follow-up films degrading with each successor is laughed at in this stellar third film of the franchise. If its sequel wasn’t enough to prove that director Chad…
From the director of the Netflix Ted Bundy doco-series; Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is a film viewed from the perspective of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy (Zac Efron) and his girlfriend Elizabeth (Lilly Collins) – in this film we’re given an intimate look into the complex relationship these two people had, as well…
This is a story about family, those that we lose, moving on, but also, refusing to. Avengers: Endgame doesn’t just signify a closing point for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the fundamental ending of a chapter for the entire superhero film genre. This IS the final chapter in the MCU novel that began it all,…
Based on the novel of the same name Five Feet Apart is a romance film directed by Justin Baldoni. It follows the story of Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) and Will (Cole Sprouse), two very sick teenagers who have to stand at least five feet apart or risk contamination. If it feels like you’ve seen this…
Both fans and film critics alike have at some point made the argument that origin stories are played out and formulaic. What many people seem to forget is that the entirety of the MCU’s foundation is fundamentally built on each character having a concrete origin story. No matter what way you spin it, origin stories…
A Dog’s Way Home simply attempts to tell the story of a lost animal on a journey, an adventure; experiencing different owners, different ways of living and surviving, and meeting different friends along the way. While audiences certainly get an array of different locations and characters, the journey this dog takes doesn’t feel like it…
Like any trilogy, there’s an imperative that it ends in such a way that encapsulates what the entire series of films was building to, and while Maze Runner: The Death Cure certainly loses its way in areas, I can safely say it eventually finds its way to the center. Maze Runner: The Death Cure is…
If there’s one thing that’s certain about How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World its that it is absolutely a successful conclusion to the franchise. Sure, it may not be a groundbreaking narrative, but the send-off and development of its lead characters is something to appreciate. So what does this film do differently that…
Roma is a semi-biographical story based on Cuarón’s childhood maid; the life she led and the devotion she held to his family. Roma follows the story of Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), a maid living in 1970’s Mexico City, under the roof of an upper-middle class Mexican family. Cleo goes about her daily duties, scrubbing the tiles,…
Continuing the journey of the magical nanny Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt). Mary Poppins Returns focuses on taking care of its most pivotal housekeeping duties; mirroring the originals charm, remaining faithful to its spirit, and honouring its past characters. One could say Mary Poppins Returns is faithful to a fault. The original Mary Poppins (1964) film…
Riding in hot off the tail of Warner Brother’s DCEU franchise films such as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017) there’s this sense of trepidation that one has when walking into Aquaman; the fear that you’ll receive a mouthful of saltwater like many of the DCEU films have done so…
We all know the base story of Spider-Man, his origins, his persona; we’ve seen it be rehashed many times before in nearly all mediums – the question is, what does Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse do that makes it worth watch? Well, I must say, much like Marvel Studios Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) this is largely just…
The Transformers franchise within the past decade has been following what could only be regarded as a downward trajectory; with each successive film suffering from diluted character development, excessive action sequences, and even a severe decrease in box office performance. However, in spite of all of this, I for one can lay back and appreciate…
Standing as perhaps one of Disney’s best original animated properties outside of Pixar in over a decade, the Wreck-It Ralph films are part of a franchise that I truly want to see be done with TLC. There’s something inherently fun about following the role of a misunderstood villain and in the format of a kids…
Grinch is a character who is an icon during the Christmas season and The Grinch (2018) is the second film of the character. The first, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) received mixed reviews, it is now a Christmas classic and this positions The Grinch (2018) in a place where it should be able to…
Much like the previous attempt to reimagine this story in 2010 by director Ridley Scott, this attempt by director Otto Bathurst evokes the same “who the hell asked for this?” feeling that audiences felt nearly a decade ago. Instead of taking the grounded approach of Robin Hood (2010) or the parody approach of Robin Hood:…
What is admirable about director Steve McQueen is his raw dedication to character; whether they are despicable and broken or tortured and abused, McQueen always finds a way to make his characters interesting people with potent motivations. In Widows we are introduced to a flurry of characters all at once; which, for McQueen is not…
It was inevitable that the Harry Potter franchise was going to remain left untouched by the hands of meddling; its even clearer that now the direction seems to be one headed for disaster, as this tiny 200 page book is looking to be adapted into 5 films. All I can say before I get into…
As Beautiful Boy is biographical and primarily covers the subject of drug addiction, it felt paramount for the film to tackle its first hurdle appropriately; portraying drug addiction realistically and respectfully. Substance abuse is a dark vice people turn to and in Beautiful Boy they do not sugarcoat it, you see the full extent at…
If there’s anything to take away from this absolute train wreck of a film its that you’ve got to applaud Warner Brothers for having the courage to take a stab at this franchise. I mean, cities on wheels? It almost lands in the unadaptable camp, but shockingly there are components in this film that it…
With complicated history that already surrounds this film it’s hard not to look at it with microscope and see where all the imperfections lie; I went into this film inherently aiming not to look for these mistakes, but instead, they found me. In this biographical film by director Bryan Singer we follow the history of…
In my view, a sequel should primarily be about one thing, to further build on what has already been built. Creed (2015) was a joint narrative; it ultimately followed the journey of two characters, Adonis and Rocky. In Creed II this focus has shifted, Adonis is champ and he is the focus, paving the way…
It’s hard to describe where the trend of revisiting old films with old leads and trying to form a new head on the franchise came from, if I were a betting man I would say it truly rose in popularity upon the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) –…
Whenever somebody mentions the word remake, it feels as though there’s an air of disdain floating throughout the room, as if remaking or reimagining a story will inherently result in an inferior end product; A Star is Born (2018) stands as a towering example that this judgement is flawed. If the end product can produce…
It feels as though a neo-noir crime thriller comes along only once every 3 or so years and when it does, it’s always a delight to revisit what the next modern interpretation will be. Bad Times at the El Royale represents the god damn definition of neo-noir crime. However, the lengthy runtime will most certainly…
I’ll say it, Sony has had trouble producing a good superhero flick since Spider-Man 2 (2004) and entering this film gave me little confidence their attempt here would be a flat-out success, despite Tom Hardly being pegged as the lead; sadly those fears were confirmed. Venom follows the story of Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy), a…
One would think going into a film that is based around the moon landing that you’d receive a riveting journey that involves hopes, perseverance and passion – instead, it’d perhaps be wise to align your expectations with something that is more akin to a meditative experience than a journey orbital proportions. First Man is a…
There was a unique opportunity here to create a Predator film that ticked all the boxes; at their core, the Predator films have been about the hunt; essentially they are monster movies that contain more tension and action than they do horror; but it seems this formula is illusive. The only thing worse than watching…
Breakout directorial debuts are always something that will either make me wary or excited for the respective film; in this particular case, I was excited, but oddly enough not for Paul Dano‘s directorial debut but instead his wife Zoe Kazan. Ruby Sparks (2012) is a film that caught my attention years back, it starred both…
Solo survivalist stories are films that thrive on two things; engaging the audience through a well-defined narrative structure with balanced tension and relief, and a strong leading performance that can portray its character with the grit to make their sufferings feel authentic. Thankfully Arctic succeeds two-fold here. Mads Mikkelsen leads Arctic which is the story…
Gratuity is something I’ve always struggled with in cinema, if I am to see it, it must serve a purpose. Holiday is a film that most certainly skirts the edge of gratuity, showing moments that can unquestionably turn ones stomach. I can say however, there is a method to this madness, or rather, a point…
Before I talk about The Nun we can’t forget where its inspiration resides — The Conjuring Universe is now responsible for collecting a flurry of horror films within its fold. That being said, it is no solemn secret that the films within the Conjuring Universe have had their share of hits and misses. So what exactly…
A live-action Winnie the Pooh with a teddy bear like Pooh is as close to perfection as one could think of in terms of translating this animated medium to reality – that right there is the hardest aspect already achieved with this adaptation. If only this concept was used to greater effectiveness, we may have…
It is perfectly natural to feel a sense a trepidation when entering a film that uses the notorious webcam perspective for the entire runtime; few films have ever truly succeeded at producing a quality end product. But I assure you, everything you’re about to see here works as naturally as any conventionally good mystery film…
The Happytime Murders is one of those films where you almost can’t believe this blend of humans and puppets hasn’t been done before in an R-Rated setting. With success stories like The Muppet’s, it entirely surprised me to see that The Happytime Murders fails to actually use its R rating to any effect. The Happytime…
Any film that delves into mental illness as its primary storytelling directive has a large plate to fill, as such a subject is rife with distinct intricacies that only those who go through said illnesses understand; in other words, to accurately portray mental illness on-screen, you either have to know from personal experience or by…
Deconstructing the notion of family, Shoplifters is the kind of film that will keep you wondering when the film will actually begin, until you realize you’d been watching it develop the whole time. Shoplifters follows the lives of a group of ragtag individuals that have formed a family bond together in a small house, as…
What is your definition of a great heist film? Is it the complexity of the plan? Is it the twists and double-crosses? Or is it the exciting and satisfying getaway? If you’re thinking “all of them combined” well then I’ve got news for you; American Animals features none of these things and it is simply…
If you’ve ever wondered how a B-list monster movie similar to the likes of Sharknado (2013) would translate onto the big screen with a blockbuster level budget, wonder no further. Based off the novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror this film follows the story of a man (Jason Statham) leading the rescue after a…
What you have heard is true. Mission Impossible: Fallout is one of the greatest modern action films. How? By Embracing all the previous films and their storylines, Fallout brings all of them together to create a layered story that deconstructs characters, provides emotional stakes, and establishes new heights for action set-pieces whilst excelling in each…
Not much can ultimately be said in regards to the wind-up and wind-down of my viewing of this film; Interlude in Prague is the kind of film that has the capacity to surprise with its top tier cast and production design. The entire concept feels more suited to being a TV Movie than a standard…
What was once thought dead has now been reborn, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is the revitalization this franchise needed, complimented by a modern sleek aesthetic and absurd stunts that remind audiences why these films deserve to be around. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol follows the story of Ethan Hunt and his team at IMF as they…
As the fifth installment in the Mission Impossible franchise, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation refuses to bow down, keeping the stunts, production value, and narrative at the quality you’d expect to see in any of the previous installments – and then some. Continuing the story of Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team, they are…
Spike Lee is an enigmatic figure in cinema who has a clear and concise message he wants to send whenever he makes a film, BlacKkKlansman is no different, only this time we are leaning more heavily into comedy than perhaps Spike ever has before. BlacKkKlansman is an American biographical crime film; it follows the story of…
When entering a film of this nature you need to understand a few things; this film is not designed to be an intellectually rewarding comedy, it is also not going to have a plot that leaves your head spinning in glorious ways as you leave the cinema – this is a quick and simple action…
Expectations are undoubtedly going to be monumental when audiences have been asking for a sequel for over a decade and it eventually gets announced – The Incredibles 2 is one of those films that audiences are inevitably going to feel ownership of, as these characters have been a major part of their life since they…
Only one of Marvel Studios sequel has been regarded as superior to the original, that being, Captain America: The Winter Soldier – however, what we have here is another film to be added to that list, as thankfully, Ant-Man and the Wasp brings to the table flat-out improvements upon almost every metric. But are these…
One would think that Mary Shelley delves into the life of the woman who created Frankenstein’s Monster would blend genres and provide a fascinating narrative about creating a monster – one would think that… Mary Shelley follows the real life story of the author of the same name, and how she came to write the…
Pixar’s dive into the superhero genre is a truly incredible one, with The Incredibles being among the first superhero films on the big screen to truly delve into the reality of being a super powered individual and the consequences such a life has – with the pioneer being Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man franchise. The Incredibles follows…
Jeff Tomsic makes his feature-film directorial debut here utilizing an idea inspired by startling, far-fetched and astonishing real-life events. If you’re hankering for a smooth and perfectly enjoyable comedy with simple humour at heart, look no further. Tag follows the concept five male friends engaged in a near-lifelong game of tag, four of them attempt…
I was already eagerly anticipating this film before I had the date set to view it; but if you were to tell me I was about to witness perhaps the best horror film of the decade before entering the cinema, I would’ve perhaps prepared myself mentally – as Hereditary requires it. Do prepare, because this…
Following the truly monumental success of Jurassic World (2015), audiences are undoubtedly expecting these films to continually up-the-ante as this franchise’s rebirth is well underway. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom absolutely attempts to do that – with bigger explosions, deadlier monsters, and greater stakes – but even will all of these components, it misses the mark…
Jurassic World makes an effort to bring back the wonderful world of dinosaurs to audiences by reimagining the franchise – though not as exhilarating as previous titles it still manages to bite off a chunk of entertainment for audiences to devour. ‘Jurassic World’ is a science fiction adventure film directed by Colin Trevorrow, it takes…
Over 10 years since the last Ocean’s film was released we are met with Ocean’s 8, an all-female spin-off of Steven Sonderbergh’s Ocean’s films. With a huge cast and an ambitious attempt at forming an all-female version, this film pleasantly provides the heist thrills that anyone could reasonably expect from spin-off of the originals. Ocean’s…
Warmer than your average French new-wave flick and your typical American comedy, C’est La Vie strikes a keen balance between emotionally resonant and classically funny. Directed by Olivier Nakache & Éric Toledano this French comedy film follows the story of a wedding planner and a wild night that gets progressively worse. Like many French comedies,…
There is absolutely no doubt coming into this film that the expectations are lower than usual; if you’ve been following what fans of the Star Wars franchise feel about this film, you’ll know precisely what I mean. Solo: A Star Wars Story is perhaps a case-study example of fandom deciding they don’t like a movie…
Deadpool 2 at its core is fun and more action packed than ever before; Ryan Reynolds returns to embody the role of the Merc with the Mouth in the follow-up sequel to the 2016 film. But does it provide a story that walks hand in hand with its slapstick comedy? As mentioned, the Deadpool films…
Deadpool steals the superhero spotlight from all the rest with crude, violent, and satirical humour – despite the humour not quite standing the test of time, the character remains a classic. From upcoming director Tim Miller and starring Ryan Reynolds as the self-aware anti-hero, Deadpool is a standalone X-Men franchise film that took the world…
Avengers: Infinity War is Marvel Studios 19th film in their grand buildup to this exact moment, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, these films represent what may be the beginning of the end for the Avengers MCU that we know today. So, does the beginning of the end live up to the hype? Avengers: Infinity…
The Captain America films have without a doubt shown to be the mini-franchise within the MCU that has shown the greatest sense of progression and impact; with each film pushing Marvel to innovate in how they employ their action sequences or how they form character interactions. Captain America: Civil War continues the story of Steve…
Magic and Marvel Studios has been an aspect long avoided by the franchise, despite its dive into the Thor films and Asgardian history, much of those narratives seemed built around the idea of aliens and technology that seems like magic due to how advanced it is. With Doctor Strange we truly are taking a new…
With such a convoluted narrative there must be a level of self-awareness and Ant-Man does contain this in drips and drabs – it has a strong leading performance but where it is ultimately let down is in the characters surrounding him. Follow the story of Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), a criminal with a moral conscience…
Phase 2 of the MCU felt as if each film hit the same formulaic beat of what has worked for Iron Man and Avengers: Age of Ultron slots right in that category hitting nearly every tone of The Avengers (2012) without much innovation. This film truly feels like a filler Avengers film and that’s something…
Roaring with explosive action, wicked character chemistry, and a killer soundtrack that brings it all together; Guardians of the Galaxy stands solidly as one of, if not the best that the MCU has to offer in terms of sheer entertainment value. Why? Well, I’ll tell you why. Guardians of the Galaxy follows the story of…
Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo provide their first film for the MCU and begin with a film that’s flooded with suspense, heightened emotional stakes and tonally distant in a way that makes this film shine beyond the standard MCU film. Captain America: The Winter Soldier continues the story of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans)…
Thor: The Dark World takes a safe and careless approach to a superhero sequel, hoping that the success built off The Avengers (2012) would carry through and bring the splendors with it. Let me tell you, it does not. Thor: The Dark World continues the story of the mighty god of thunder Thor (Chris Hemsworth)…
Just coming off the large scale film The Avengers people had huge expectations as Marvel enters its next phase of its ever-expanding cinematic universe. Robert Downey Jr. and Shane Black’s Iron Man 3 makes for a charismatic, witty, and grounded blockbuster that was ultimately short of greatness due to certain inadequacies. Continuing the journey of Tony…
Marvel takes its first big step at tackling a large scale superhero collaboration. With boundless classically entertaining action sequences and fun character interactions, The Avengers offers viewers blockbuster entertainment at its absolute best. But does it still hold up today? The Avengers follows the story of multiple super-powered individuals teaming up to take on a…
In hopes that this film would show themes regarding the realities of war in a superhero setting, Captain America: The First Avenger falls a little short, instead opting for a comical and cheesy origin tale with plenty of meh moments to go around. Directed by Joe Johnston and set in WWII, it follows the story…
Thor serves up a satisfying popcorn flick that is charming at times and visually entrancing, but plays itself very close to the chest without taking any risks and providing compelling emotional stakes. This Marvel Studios film follows the story of Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Nordic god of Thunder from the realm of Asgard blindly attempts…
Fueled by the success of Marvel’s new franchise Iron Man 2 works intently to build upon its predecessor and while it is entertaining, it struggles to capture the same glow as the first film. Iron Man 2 continues the story of Tony Stark as he faces a dark part of his families past being dug…
This film stands as somewhat of a unicorn within the MCU’s slate – as it doesn’t technically fit in correctly with continuity due to the actor swap-out from Edward Norton to Mark Ruffalo at a later date. In a sense, this film can be discarded and ignored as one even within the MCU. Following the…
Beginning what would become the largest film franchise ever built – Iron Man (2008) follows suit, building an iconic character, a theatrical world, and a positively entertaining approach to how superhero films are made. Iron Man follows the story of Tony Stark, an eccentric billionaire who builds super-weapons for a living. In this film Tony…
Who would’ve thought that a theatrical directorial debut by John Krasinski would result in one of the best horrors in recent memory? Most certainly not me. A Quiet Place is based on a story by Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, it follows the story of a family attempting to survive in a post-apocalyptic world with…
From the visceral visuals to the never-ending barrage of pop culture icons instilled within this fun-filled adventure – Ready Player One captures classic Spielberg magic in virtual form, transporting audiences to a non-stop joyride through the ages. But can its digital charm really translate to a younger generation of audiences? or will falter like Spielberg’s…
With as much bombastic action and showy visuals as its predecessor – Pacific Rim Uprising strays away from offering any dramatic changes to its formula in order to maintain its over-the-top theatricality; but is it enough to sustain the weight of these high concept films? Pacific Rim Uprising is the sequel to Pacific Rim (2013)….
Exploring the turbulent nature of holding in a heavy secret; Love, Simon explores the complications of coming-out as gay in the modern world while working elegantly as a compelling coming-of-age drama. Love, Simon is a romantic comedy-drama based on the novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda – it follows the story of a young…
Shoddy in concept yet entertaining in execution, Blockers offers plenty of laughs for audiences that are looking for crude humour and extensive entertainment value. That’s all anyone can really ask for, right? Blockers follows three highschool students over the course of a single night as their three parents decide they are going to interfere with…
Adapted from the recent rendition of the Tomb Raider/Lara Croft video game series – Tomb Raider follows the story of Lara Croft as she makes for an expedition to the lost island of Yamatai in order to find her father, who has been missing for 7 years. If there’s one thing that Hollywood has yet…
Red Sparrow is based on the novel of the same name and it follows the story of a Russian spy named Dominika Egorova (Jennifer Lawrence) as she undergoes special training to become a “red sparrow” and the conflict she is faced with when she meets an American CIA agent (Joel Edgerton). In order for Red…
From the writers of Vacation (2015) and Spiderman: Homecoming (2017) audiences are certainly rolling the dice on this comedy; however Game Night succeeds as a slapstick black comedy where only few films have in recent years. Writers John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein have put away their pens to direct this unexpected comedy – Game…
Dull writing and a stagnant storyline is the ultimate turnoff – Fifty Shades Freed cuffs you to a chair and exposes you to the horrors of stale characters with no chemistry. If your kink is mind-bogglingly stale writing, you’ve come to the right place. Fifty Shades Freed is an erotic romance drama film and the…
Seeing the outpour of support for this film has already solidified it has a cultural icon around the world has been quite the experience and thankfully that icon may have just be solidified, as Black Panther, in my view, is worthy of the title of iconic. Black Panther continues the story of the crowned King…
Whenever you enter a Paul Thomas Anderson film it is beneficial to know that his films are heavily character driven; how each character will interact with one another is at the root of his stories and Phantom Thread is absolutely no exception; Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Phantom Thread follows the story of…
From director Julius Onah The Cloverfield Paradox came as a surprise to many when it was rushed straight to Netflix, and boy, what an unpleasant surprise. This paradoxical story follows a group of scientists aboard a ship attempting to gain unlimited energy for Earth from a particle accelerator in space, despite not knowing whether it…
Boasting an icy fresh performance by Margot Robbie – ‘I, Tonya’ is as emotionally layered as it is recklessly entertaining. Directed by Craig Gillespie ‘I, Tonya’ stars Margot Robbie and Sebastian Stan — following the true story of Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding this “dramedy” biographical styled film mixes documentary elements with a few other…
Like any sequel, whether it be novel or film, there must be a discernible reason for its existence and a development to the world and characters that inhabit it. The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials feels like a bad neither of things, but merely, a film built around the development of one plot point. The Maze…
Over a dozen kids all trapped inside a massive maze like a puzzle out of some sick video game? Well, the concept surely sounds absurd, but it really? The Maze Runner is the first installment into what has now become a full-fledged trilogy – based on the novel by James Dashner it follows the story…
Only a few films have successfully adapted the world of journalism at its cutting edge, gambling everything in order to expose a greater truth and let me tell you, The Post is certainly one of these films. The Post is a social thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg; based around the Exposé of government secrets…
Directed by Sean Baker, known for his highly acclaimed film Tangerine (2015) that was shot entirely on an iPhone 5s; bestowed professional equipment in hand Baker offers up The Florida Project which is a worthy film to add to his repertoire. The Florida Project is exactly as its name suggests, based in the projects (government…
Guillermo Del Toro stands as the master of dark fairy-tales, he revels in pouring brutality, sexuality, and morbid realities into his magical stories, subsequently making them feel grimmer, yet far more faithful to reality. The Shape of Water is an addition to his picture-book of haunting tales is no exception. The Shape of Water follows…