The following is going to sound like an insult, but it is said with nothing but affection: when it comes to literature, there are very few groups more devoted to the craft than those who follow young adult and romance fiction, to the point where it can border on obsessed, in the best way possible….
Tag: movie-review
The Girl from Petrovka (1974)
For a large portion of the 20th century, relations between the United States and Russia (particularly during the era of the Soviet Union) were beyond fraught, with their rivalry and determination to assert dominance as the most powerful global entity leading to a series of conflicts over the years. This was not only a fascinating…
Apex (2026)
We’ve all been in this situation – seated around a table at a dinner party, or in front of a blazing fire, where someone asks one question: what is the scariest animal? Some will mention vicious beasts like lions or sharks, others will try to be smart and say that the hippopotamus is unexpectedly dangerous,…
Roommates (2026)
The process of growing up can be brutal, since it requires us to learn hard lessons, most of which come when we have to face situations where discomfort is inevitable. One experience that many of us go through is that of making friends – while some may be naturally genial and popular, the process of…
How to Make a Killing (2026)
Crime doesn’t pay, but it certainly can make life a bit easier – this is a premise on which many fantastic works of art have built themselves, since the idea of looking into the mind of a criminal and understanding their motives (as unsettling as they may be) has become a common point of conversation…
Blue Collar (1978)
The creation of trade unions is either the best decisions or biggest travesty to ever happen to the free market, depending on who you ask – the workers who find themselves protected by these unions designed to uphold their rights and prevent exploitation find value in the process, whereas they can be a thorn in…
Outcome (2026)
Everyone makes mistakes, and unless it is something that causes undue harm or removes the dignity of another being (or frankly just unacceptably breaks the law), everyone deserves a second chance. We all get away with certain misdeeds, granted they are within the realm of reason, which is something that has been consolidated in both…
Fall (2014)
All it takes to change someone’s life entirely is two words: “I know”. This is applicable mainly to those who have done something in their past that they would prefer to have hidden, and when these misdeeds are unearthed, it can cause them to spiral into an existential crisis, which is often deserved, depending on…
The Proposition (2005)
There are some offers you simply can’t refuse – not because they are appealing, but rather since they seem to be the only choice when it comes to survival. This is what we find John Hillcoat beautifully negotiating in The Proposition, a film written by Nick Cave, who takes a momentary sojourn from being the…
The Color Wheel (2011)
Over the past two decades, there have been certain filmmakers who have adhered quite strictly to the concept of being independent, embodying the spirit of remaining true to their original vision and not daring to pander to the mainstream. With the exception of a couple of quick deviations as a screenwriter on studio films, Alex…
The Postmodern Pelican 