The “salt-of-the-earth” vigilante is a cornerstone of American cinema. From Michael Douglas’s D-Fens in Falling Down, methodically dismantling a society that has discarded him, to Samuel L. Jackson’s principled desperation in The Negotiator, and Denzel Washington’s heart-wrenching ultimatum in John Q, these films resonate deeply. They tap into a primal fear: that the systems designed … Read more
Alright, let’s talk about the galaxy far, far away. Grab your blue milk, settle into your favorite cantina booth, and let’s have a real heart-to-heart. Because let’s be honest, Star Wars is a glorious, beautiful, and spectacular hot mess right now. On one hand, we’re living in a post-Andor world. That show, folks, was something … Read more
When the curtain rises on a new Wes Anderson film, a certain comfort washes over the seasoned cinephile. You know, with an almost mathematical certainty, what you are about to receive: meticulously crafted symmetrical frames, a color palette so deliberate it could be copyrighted, whip-pans that snap with rhythmic precision, and a cast of familiar … Read more
I’m not entirely sure how to begin this review. Typically, I’d open with a clever hook, a witty observation, or a bold declaration. But as I sit here, hours after the credits rolled on Danny and Michael Philippou’s Bring Her Back, my hands still feel unsteady on the keyboard. My thoughts are scattered. There’s a … Read more