Starting a discussion on a film with a personal anecdote is not always appropriate, since the conversation should be about the artistry on display, rather than a bundle of memories. However, while watching this film, I was reminded about a visit I took during high school to a local prison as part of an educational…
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Goodrich (2024)
As a global culture, we have seemingly lost the ability to stop and watch the world as it passes us by – time moves extremely fast, and the rapid-paced lives that we live can sometimes distract us from the most beautiful and important moments that may not have much economic value, but nourish the heart…
Transformers One (2024)
Over time, it has become abundantly clear that if there is a product that could even feasibly become profitable as a film, Hollywood will spare no expense in finding a way to adapt it. Not only has the industry shown interest in taking works from every conceivable medium such as literature, theatre, music and television,…
Ladies in Lavender (2004)
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Postmodern Pelican 