Meet this film about kinds of kindness—a dark-colored film that does not avoid anything for throwing open the underside of human rapprochement. This isn’t one for easy popcorn entertainment but delves into those deep, dark waters where issues of control, choice, and no small measure of the dark collide in relationships. Subjugation and Power as…
Pixar’s “Inside Out” isn’t just a children’s movie—it’s a journey through the intricate landscape of human emotions, something we can all relate to regardless of age. The story centers around Riley, a young girl uprooted from her familiar Midwest life to bustling San Francisco. It’s not just her physical journey that unfolds on screen; it’s…
I was not expecting much more than the usual rom-com once I settled down to see “A Family Affair.” You know, the kind where you can predict the ending maybe during the first 15 minutes, and you are going to see it anyway because it is a comfortable escape from reality for a couple of…
“The Watchers” is a blend of the physical and the spiritual worlds experienced through the odyssey of the tapestry of a mysterious forest in Ireland. More than a thriller, this tapestry is woven with the themes that resonate hue with Christian beliefs and teachings. The truth is that the story starts flavored with a note…
Watching Ti West’s “MaXXXine,” I am constantly wrestling with his depictions of fame, trauma, and the allure of 80s Hollywood. The film isn’t exactly straightforward; it is the path to much darker subjects, ones that forever alter our perspective toward the typical morality we know. Themes of Struggle and Identity The life of Maxine Minx…
Civil War is a film that shows a dystopian America where civil war is going on. Four journalists risk their lives to reach Washington D.C. so that they can interview the president, when he has turned against his own people. In a way, the film is shown through the eyes of war photographers, but when…
Imagine a world wherein age is no longer a factor in having adventures, where wisdom and wit come together in a whirlwind of activity and hilarity. That is the world brought to you through “Thelma,” a movie smashing the idea of the status quo but still warms your heart by this ebullient portrayal of senior…
What if a city filled with the elements of romance and culture was to be attacked by a menace of sharks lurking underneath the underground catacombs? In a film by Xavier Gens, that is the thematic premise for “Under Paris” as it mixes issues of the environment with heart-pumping thrills. It opens on themes that…
That is the challenge to usual horror movie conventions found in “In a Violent Nature” by Chris Nash—a monstrous figure at the heart of things. His relentless pursuit, acts of brutal revenge, beg questions as to the nature of evil and how humanity rains upon other humans. It’s something akin to a Biblical portrayal of…
Let’s dive into “The Exorcism,” Joshua John Miller’s latest foray into the eerie world of supernatural horror and deep-seated human drama. Inspired by the iconic “The Exorcist,” Miller’s film weaves a complex tapestry of faith, guilt, and redemption against the backdrop of Hollywood’s tumultuous terrain. Setting the Stage Imagine Russell Crowe as Anthony Miller, a…
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