There are a few universal themes that propel the majority of art, and very few are quite as resonant as that of family, for the sole reason that we can often find other very common themes (such as love, death and companionship) reflected in these stories, but very rarely the inverse. No matter the configuration…
Tag: movies
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,…
The Mariana Trench (2024)
Life is short, filled with joys and sadnesses, and it is all over far too quickly – but if we are lucky, we find someone with whom we can share the burden of navigating these challenges. Many of us are able to encounter kindred spirits, and occasionally they tend to come to us at seemingly…
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (2024)
“Reality is as thin as paper and betrays with all its cracks its imitative character” – these evocative words were written by Bruno Schulz in the late 1930s, and while the concept may not have existed in its entirety at the time, many scholars of postmodernism cite this as one of the most notable examples…
The Smile (1994)
Some artistic voices don’t quite transcend place and time enough that they are constantly referred to as influential figures, but who are nonetheless still very important, particularly to those who are aware of their contributions. I’d hesitate to refer to Claude Miller as an obscure filmmaker, but he certainly has not received his due, despite…
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…
Throne of Blood (1957)
For about as long as artists have been crafting works, there has been a belief that the pinnacle of dramatic expression is the plays and poems of William Shakespeare, a man whose very name evokes the image of quality, artistic integrity and history-defining creativity. Very few writers have been able to see their work not…
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done (2009)
There are some true stories that are so incredibly definitive of the idea that reality tends to be stranger than fiction that only two of the most deranged filmmakers could actually attempt to bring them to life on screen. This was the case for Mark Yavorsky, a seemingly mild-mannered young man (although in hindsight many…
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…
The Postmodern Pelican 