The phrase “they don’t make them like they used to anymore” is such a hackneyed, misguided sentiment, since regardless of what medium we are discussing, it assumes that it consisted of static artists defined by a singular period, rather than looking at it at as a holistic, sprawling and ultimately dynamic entity that was constantly…
Author: The Postmodern Pelican
Wolf Man (2025)
For what has seemed like decades, Universal has been attempting to revive its long-deceased cinematic universe based around iconic monsters that populated several incredibly successful and historically important horror films made between the 1930s and late 1940s. Despite their best efforts, there haven’t been many instances where it felt like they were doing anything particularly…
Living Large (2024)
Anyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong can relate to the sensation of being an outsider. Whether due to physical appearance, ability or a more intangible element, many of us have felt like we exist on the outskirts of society, merely being fodder for the gawking mockery and entertainment of those around us….
Now It’s Dark: A Tribute to David Lynch
How do you speak about an artist who not only impacted your understanding of art but changed your way of thinking? The news that David Lynch passed away should not have been as surprising as it was – he had publicly stated his personal battle with illnesses for years towards the end of his life,…
Slow West (2015)
One of the most bizarre but understandable quirks of the popularity of the Western genre is the fact that so many works glamourized the Old West and presented it as some wildly entertaining, colourful period in the past where life was simpler and people were more eccentric. Naturally, this is all a product of Hollywood’s…
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
The statement “they don’t make them like they used to” has been worn out to the point of exhaustion, but there are some occasions when even the most forward-thinking of viewers see a film and are struck by the realization that we may never see something quite like that ever again, which is both a…
Meanwhile on Earth (2024)
At some point, we have all looked into the night sky and been awestruck by the realization that we are only one small part of a much bigger, impossibly infinite universe – and while we carry ourselves with a sense of importance, there is so much we simply cannot understand, existing as small and inconsequential…
The Last Showgirl (2024)
We all love a comeback, especially when it comes from someone who has never been taken seriously as an actor, but who proves that all it takes to earn praise is the right role. This is essentially the impetus for The Last Showgirl, in which Gia Coppola crafts a role specifically designed to give Pamela…
Our Hospitality (1923)
There has never been another artist quite like Buster Keaton – there have been many terrific actors who have mastered the art of physical comedy, and even more tremendous directors that have managed to create new and exciting ways of telling these stories on screen, but rarely have we found people who can not only…
Bird (2024)
There comes a point in everyone’s life where they reach a particular age, which is the point where they become aware that everyone is dealt a different hand in life. They have to decide if they are going to follow their pre-ordained path or fight against the system to forge their way forward, making sure…
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