Citizenfour [2014] Review: Paranoia-Inducing Edward Snowden Revelations
“We are building the biggest weapon for oppression in the history of mankind.” — Edward Snowden A paranoia-inducing coverage of…
I Was at Home, But [2019] – ‘Berlin’ Review
Auteur Angela Schanelec has re-written the grammar of film-making and created a cinematic language of her own over the course…
Pratidwandi: How Satyajit Ray’s Film Explores The Rapidly Changing Façade of Calcutta
Satyajit Ray’s oeuvre of works has focused primarily upon characters: strong, vulnerable protagonists, with traits that are relatable and universal….
Pierrot le Fou [1965] Review: An Internal Conflict
Directed by the brilliant Jean-Luc Godard in 1965, Pierrot le Fou (Pierrot the Madman) is a beautiful French New Wave…
The Unspoken Diversity Deficiency at the Oscars: Amount of Films & Foreign Films
The Oscars can make a big song and dance every year about how wokely diverse they are (or are trying to become), but really, when it comes down to the numbers and money needed for an awards season campaign, it’s no wonder they’re going to hit some blind spots.
Alita: Battle Angel [2019] Review: Defeated by It’s own Plot
Alita: Battle Angel is my first big disappointment of 2019. What makes it such a frustrating letdown is the occasional…
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part [2019] – Still Awesome
Rarely does a sequel live up so spectacularly to its predecessor and move the story forward in such meaningful ways….
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part [2019] Review – Everything Is Pretty Decent
The original Lego Movie was a surprise success, mixing together a popular but plot-less brand of toys and several pop culture references…