Film Favorites From 2019
We look back at a number of our favorite films from 2019. This is by no means a ‘best of’Continue Reading
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The Aeronauts ★★
Some movies just don’t seem to come out at the right time. The climate around a film never determines itsContinue Reading
The Perfect Genre Balance of Shaun of the Dead
“You’ve got red on you.” Compared to other genres, horror and comedy lend a lot to each other in beingContinue Reading
The Brilliance of Simplicity in Under the Skin
In the days before my writing of this piece, I was lucky enough to attend a talk Martin Scorsese gaveContinue Reading
Not The Wicker Man with the Bees!
The fear of the unknown is a driving force behind many horror films but, where many find that fear inContinue Reading
Conformity as Evil in Eden Lake
Eden Lake bears more in common with drama than horror, refusing to lean fully into stereotypes of the latter genre.Continue Reading
Fatalism and Grief in Don’t Look Now
Nicolas Roeg is nothing if not an original filmmaker. His horror-thriller Don’t Look Now is no exception. Following John (DonaldContinue Reading
Blinded by the Light ★★★½
The personal impact of art is an experience most people have felt dramatically as teenagers. Often, the first exposure toContinue Reading
Vita & Virginia ★★½
Sometimes a writer’s reputation and experiences are just as fascinating as their own artistic creations. An example of this isContinue Reading
Night Hunter ½
It has been almost a year since Night Hunter (or Nomis, as it was previously titled) premiered at the 2018Continue Reading
