By this point in our cinematic culture, an existing property that has not been wrangled into becoming yet another entry into the growing canon of reboots, remakes and revivals can consider itself lucky, since it seems like just about every original piece of media has been subjected to the incessant need to reinterpret classic works….
Author: The Postmodern Pelican
No Name on the Bullet (1959)
A common sentiment is that if you want a reliable film, get someone who has spent their life perfecting a specific genre to direct it – but if you want a film that turns an entire genre on its head and presents a wildly different image of what can be done within a specific category,…
The Long Take: The Career of…Albert Brooks (1947 – present)
Albert Brooks has occupied many roles in the entertainment industry – he’s the familiar voice behind one of Pixar’s finest films, as well as being a regular guest on some of the greatest shows in history. He has also proven himself to be exceptional leading man material, as well as a scene-stealing character actor who…
She Done Him Wrong (1933)
There truly has never been someone like Mae West – both in front of the camera and behind it, she was a revolutionary figure who not only changed the way Hollywood wrote female roles but opened doors for many very gifted women in the industry. We don’t even need to research her life to understand…
Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996)
As we have seen on countless occasions, inevitably any successful comedy team will eventually find themselves amid a supposed career-defining film that will bring them to the attention of the mainstream, in an attempt to capitalize on their new and exciting prospects. The Kids in the Hall had been working as a team for several…
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Has there ever been a filmmaker who has enjoyed being defined by as wildly disparate a set of projects as George Miller? When all is said and done, his legacy is essentially going to consist of dancing penguins and violent apocalyptic wastelands with a few additional projects peppered in between – and yet, it seems…
A Tale from the Past (1987)
One of the most rewarding aspects of being enamoured with global film history is the experience of discovering something that had never crossed your path previously but almost instantly became a cherished and fruitful experience once you allow yourself to engage with these works. We find that once you step out of the mainstream and…
IF (2024)
One of the more bizarre trends we see year after year in cinema is the attempt to create a new franchise based around live-action, family-friendly entertainment that doesn’t rely on existing cinematic properties or material that is already quite popular in its own right. Usually, this involves adapting cherished childhood storybooks that are marketed to…
The Thin Man (1934)
When it comes to definitive comedies, one would struggle to find a film more iconic from the 1930s than The Thin Man, which has somehow managed to remain as fresh and compelling today as it did ninety years ago, which is not an achievement that many films can proudly attest to having, let alone finding…
Sasquatch Sunset (2024)
When it comes to art, the more bold and daring someone is, the more they tend to be celebrated for their artistic ingenuity and ability to navigate challenging subject matter, especially when it comes to presenting something the audience has never seen before. However, it can sometimes be a case where a work is too…
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