Interstellar is a missed opportunity. Interstellar: Where it went wrong You probably want me to get to the point. I’m going to get to it. It feels like Interstellar went wrong in two key areas. Interstellar’s first stumble - Call to adventure The first significant stumble Interstellar takes is in the call to adventure section. … Continue reading Interstellar: Why you like it but don’t love it (two problems)
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2 movies 1 screen: A split in reality
2 movies, 1 screen. What do I mean by movie? First of all this will be a much shorter post compared to yesterday's. I mean, as in the story that plays out in front of us. You think the world is a certain way, cause, effect and all that. That is your movie. Reality is … Continue reading 2 movies 1 screen: A split in reality
Upgrade is an underrated gem of a film
Upgrade is an underrated gem of a film. I’m off to check out the latest incarnation of the Invisible Man. I wasn’t interested. Elisabeth Moss is always reliable. The trailer looked cheesy, “He’s not dead, he’s somehow made himself invisible” had me rolling my eyes. I’d give it a miss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pso0Aj_cTh0 Then I found out … Continue reading Upgrade is an underrated gem of a film
Deadville: Where I went wrong
I made Deadville nearly a decade ago. It’s not the best film ever made, nor is it the worst. As someone who criticises those who have made better films I thought it’s only fair to cast a critical eye on my own contribution. The name of the contribution is Deadville. You can watch it now … Continue reading Deadville: Where I went wrong
American Animals, the best cinema experience of 2018
American Animals is the best film I’ve seen in the cinema this year. You’re going to find that this post is shorter than my ones on The Predator and The Canyons. It’s strange because it seems like I have trouble talking positively about films. You might find it difficult too. We’re so sure about what … Continue reading American Animals, the best cinema experience of 2018