There has never been an artist quite like Buster Keaton, and I doubt that we will see anyone like him ever again – and with each passing film of his that I watch, I become more assured of this, which has essentially become a sacrosanct fact by this point, and one that very few have…
Category: comedy
That Certain Feeling (1956)
Nothing burns brighter and more intensely than an old relationship that has been rekindled – there is something about falling in love all over again with someone you considered to be your soulmate that is quite rare, but extremely special when it happens. For the characters in That Certain Feeling, it poses quite a problem,…
My 5 Wives (2000)
There are certain subjects that have become the fodder for comedians looking for a quick laugh by aiming at the low-hanging fruit, to the point where misinformation can exist purely for the sake of cheap humour, leading to audiences being misled into thinking something to be true, when in reality it is the opposite. Yet,…
Party Girl (1995)
There was a very specific point somewhere between the late 1980s and early 1990s where many films tended to gravitate towards exploring the folly of youth – no longer were teenagers and young adults viewed as world-weary, complex individuals worried about their future (as was the case with the iconic films made by John Hughes),…
Snack Shack (2024)
Friendship is something that comes and goes with time, and the connections we form in our younger years do not always carry through as we grow older and begin to move on separate paths. This doesn’t necessarily invalidate those who manage to hold onto those lifelong friendships. Still, it does lend itself to some very…
Easy Money (1983)
We all dream of becoming repulsively rich, to the point where money means nothing other than being the fuel that propels a lavish, over-the-top lifestyle – or at least this is what the general culture seems to think is the case, since everyone is seeking ridiculous amounts of wealth, which is either a result of…
Suspended Time (2024)
We all remember where we were when our respective governments announced the discovery of a new flu-like virus that was rapidly spreading across the world, impacting the lives of the global population in a way we had not seen in decades. The COVID-19 pandemic was a peculiar moment, and while it is still technically a…
Amazing Grace (1974)
We all know the feeling of sitting around a table at a family reunion, where the pleasant conversation comes to a grinding halt as whispers are passed around the table – someone (usually an older relative who believes that they have a stronger grasp on reality) has said something racist, sexist or otherwise extremely bigoted….
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…
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…
The Postmodern Pelican 