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…
Imagine a future America torn apart by civil strife—a dystopian landscape where power struggles have shattered the nation into warring factions. “Civil War,” directed by Alex Garland, plunges viewers into this bleak yet compelling narrative. At its heart, it’s a story about truth-seekers amidst chaos—journalists risking everything to uncover the truth and confront those in…
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…
Take a look at this deep movie: “I Saw the TV Glow.” It is about these two teens getting addicted to a TV show, “The Pink Opaque.” Not just any other show, as it has that supernatural vibe that’s getting into their heads. They live in the ’90s, coping with all usual teenage problems, and…
Indeed! Let us now approach the series “Kiss the Girls” from a sensitive, carefully thought-out perspective with respect to its themes and content through the lens of Christianity, targeted for an audience in the United States. Delving into the Depths of Good and Evil On another view, “Kiss the Girls” is a movie that thrusts…
I dived into “The Boy and the Heron,” a film by legendary Hayao Miyazaki from Studio Ghibli, and it swept me with its deep narrative that spans life, loss, and the bonds that bind us together, even beyond the veil of death. This is not any other animation series; it is a spiritual journey that…
You feel headfirst plunged into the world where faith clashes with the dark in “The First Omen.” It is not only a horror movie but is, at heart, one deep inside rejoinder of spiritual battles and the journey of faith. Sister Margaret serves basically as a young American novice in Rome on her path to…