While he is relatively beloved, based on his endearing personality that makes it impossible to harbour any negative feelings towards him, as well as his universally adored style of acting, Danny DeVito’s work often tends to go overlooked, at least in terms of his directorial output. Throw Momma from the Train is a classic and…
Author: The Postmodern Pelican
Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)
The term “revolutionary” is thrown around far too much these days, and is often not quite as deserving when associated with certain artists, something that even the most generous of individuals can agree on, particularly since anyone who is seen as even slightly challenging the artistic status quo is given such a label. However, there…
Magazine Dreams (2025)
NOTE: We are cognisant of the fact that this film features an actor convicted of assault and harassment in the central leading role. While we acknowledge that true objectivity in criticism is impossible, this review was written in a way that attempts to view the film on its own, rather than allowing real-world events to…
Go Fish (1994)
While it is certainly true that the vast majority of artworks are designed to be enjoyed by a wider audience, even those which tackle more niche subjects, there are some that exist primarily to target one specific group, usually being made by those within that community for their peers. However, this does not disqualify those…
The Cry of Granuaile (2022)
Why do we look towards the past? Is it to reflect on events that have happened in the hopes of learning from them, or simply because its generally a more pleasant experience to luxuriate in a time to which we obviously cannot return, but which still provides a sense of comfort while connecting us to…
Opus (2025)
Fame is a fickle beast, and one that is truly impossible to tame. Once someone has lived inside the spotlight, it is often difficult to escape – you either remain a celebrated and beloved (or perhaps even controversial) public figure, or are viewed as being formerly at the peak of your popularity, a shadow of…
The Spiral Staircase (1946)
Nestled in the idyllic countryside of Vermont stands a beautiful manor – inside are a blend of wealthy residents, a few companions and a couple of members of staff, all of whom go about their daily routine without too much hassle. This is until they slowly start to fall victim to a mysterious killer who…
Nonnas (2025)
Family is everything – it may be an outdated idea to some (and we have to take into account the fact that many people do tend to have difficult relationships with their biological or adopted families), but it is still the cornerstone of nearly every society, even if it may be a remnant of a…
In the Mouth of Madness (1994)
Madness has always been a concept that has fascinated writers and artists from every medium – from the philosophers that defined the antiquity to contemporary storytellers that examine human behaviour and our relationship with both our own minds and surroundings, we’ve become obsessed with the idea of sanity, particularly in distinguishing the exact boundaries that…
The Friend (2025)
Grief is a peculiar concept, insofar as it is universal in principle, but yet is so singularly impossible to define or even accurately describe. It is ever-changing and takes on so many different forms, emerging from an infinite number of scenarios and being different for every one of us. For some, it is a series…
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