Everyone has their own unique opinion on what an ideal life would be, but they usually entail a daily routine that is free of unnecessary stress or challenges, and one in which you can live in harmony with yourself and whoever you choose to spend your life with. For many, the concept of living in…
Author: The Postmodern Pelican
Janet Planet (2024)
Time tends to move very quickly. Every one of us has had that moment where we suddenly realize just how much time has elapsed, which is both terrifying and beautiful in its way. Annie Baker has a fascination with time and the impact it has on people, as evident through her work as a playwright,…
Adventures of Captain Fabian (1951)
In the canon of great American filmmakers, one name that you will rarely (if ever) see come up in conversation is William Marshall, who was both fortunate and profoundly unlucky to have been working at a time when any competent filmmaker would be hired to direct projects across a range of genres, and their ability…
My Old Ass (2024)
If you could ask your future self anything, what would it be? This very simple question is regularly asked as a hypothetical in various thought experiments or casual discussions and usually yields results ranging from outrageously funny to deeply thought-provoking, especially since it reflects our inner existential quandaries. It also proves to be the fundamental…
Flow (2024)
As a species, humans are so focused on ensuring our own survival, that we overlook all those that surround us, which makes us a truly selfish homogenous entity that is likely going to be responsible for our demise, which is a thought many inclined towards this growing sense of widespread nihilism seem to have, and which…
Sorrowful Jones (1949)
The story of “Sorrowful” Jones, a wise-cracking bookie whose smart-aleck nature conceals a very insecure set of internal qualities is a timeless tale, so much that the story, as written by Damon Runyon (who first introduced the character in Little Miss Marker), has been told on multiple occasions, where luminaries such as Walter Matthau, Adolphe…
Kneecap (2024)
If you want to see an enormous divide between mainstream audiences and those who cast a more critical eye over the contemporary film industry, simply mention the concept of the musical biopic. These films have always existed and been quite popular over time, but in recent years they have reached a fever pitch, primarily because…
The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat (2024)
“Friends are the family you choose” – a hackneyed statement that has adorned many a greeting card and social media post. However, like any passé adage that has been recited to an inch of its life, it bears some truth – there is nothing quite as meaningful as finding a good friend, since they offer…
Eternally Yours (1939)
Every marriage has its ups and downs, with some having more than others. This is the case for Anita Halstead and Tony (otherwise known as The Great Arturo) – he is a charming and world-renowned magician, and she is his doting wife, their relationship started when she was in attendance at one of his performances,…
Meet Wally Sparks (1997)
As a culture, we are predisposed to enjoying some of the less intellectual sides of society, which mainly manifests in the form of the entertainment we consume. This obviously doesn’t apply to everyone, but I’d argue we all have our self-professed “guilty pleasures” that we tend to keep concealed from prying eyes. The most common…
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