Men are often worse when it comes to appreciating clever romantic comedies (myself included), but it’s such a relatable topic, as most of us have been there. It’s not common for these types of movies to have a man as the main character, however, and to give him a thoughtful arc. It’s rewarding to see … Read more
When evil Dead came out in April of 2013, a few friends from school and I went to see it on the Sunday after its release and, unfortunately, a couple and their eight-year-old sat across from us. They wanted a night out and I overheard the husband assure his wife that their child was old … Read more
There’s a certain relationship that comes with finding a simple movie that sings, something with moving parts and proper flowing escalation — like a well-oiled machine. Filmmakers have been fascinated with scripts that secure actors into one location, stories that limit their movement — the smaller the better — for the storytelling challenge. It’s a … Read more
“Cloud Atlas” One of the things I admired most about Roger was that, while he often had his biases around genre (and medium, as his takes on video games can attest), the right film could hit him in a magical, undeniable way. And so it went with Roger’s review of one of the 21st century’s … Read more
Daniel Craig has revealed that he sat on the explosive ending of his 007 swansong, No Time to Diefor as long as 15 years. SPOILERS incoming, as the movie ends with a hugely shocking twist, killing off Craig’s iteration of James Bond in epic fashion, as the iconic spy sacrifices himself in order to save … Read more
A grieving widow who makes the ultimate sacrifice for her son. A courtesan with a heart of gold. A driven magazine editor whose empathy reminds a movie star of his humanity. A witty, plucky woman willing to troll her uptight brother-in-law on an industrial scale. A frightened, abused daughter who discovers the power of independence … Read more