Throughout his illustrious career, Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro has been known as an innovator and one of the most beloved filmmakers working today. From his debut film in 1993, Cronos, del Toro has never shied […]
To borrow a term from “The Rewatchables,” Steven Spielberg’s “Apex Mountain” can be seen spread throughout multiple decades. From the creation of the “Summer Blockbuster” with Jaws in the ’70s to one of the most influential sci-fi […]
Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has divided fans like never before. As a result, what was once the most beloved film franchise property today has become one of the most dissected and divisive […]
Over the past few years, the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal has been a talking point in the film industry. The gathered evidence against the Hollywood titan assisted in kick-starting the #MeToo movement. One that […]
Rian Johnson has garnered quite a reputation as one of the best-working directors today. From his breakout film in 2012, Looper, to his entry into a galaxy, far, far away, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the director’s projects have […]
Going into 2022, one of the year’s most anticipated films was one that I was hesitant to embrace fully. The subject matter in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale hits home in multiple facets; however, as a fan of […]
I’m guilty of not being a massive fan of films from an animal perspective or those dealing with animals. It’s a crude statement that stems from very simplistic reasoning. Animal cruelty and deaths on screen […]
Over the past 16 years, cinephiles have wondered when Todd Field would direct his next film. With his first two films, In The Bedroom and Little Children, Field established himself as one of the finest directors working today. However, […]
South Korean director Park Chan-wook has been recognized as one of the best directors. It’s hard to deny with films such as Thirst, The Handmaiden, and his masterpiece Oldboy. With such an impressive trifecta that solidifies Chan-wook as one […]
Since the Cannes Film Festival concluded, one of the most talked about films has been Aftersun, the directorial debut of Charlotte Wells. After its premiere and winning the French Touch Jury Prize at the festival, the film […]
Following his debut release, Clerks, Kevin Smith became an indy darling and the talk of the industry as a filmmaker to look out for. Since, Smith has crafted a filmography that is either hit or […]
I’ve always been drawn to a film when an actor steps behind the camera and takes a crack at directing. In 2019, Olivia Wilde became the latest of many to transition to directing with her […]
There is no denying that Rebecca Hall is on fire. Hall had her directorial debut at last year’s Sundance Film Festival with Passing and gave one of the most underrated performances of 2021 in The Night House; an understated, […]
This year’s Tribeca Film Festival offered an array of documentaries, and one, in particular, blended my passion for both film and sports. As an avid New York Yankees fan for more than 25 years, it’s […]
Over the past 72 years, cinephiles have been privy to a few iterations of Father of the Bride. Starting in 1950, Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor starred in the critically and commercially successful film that sparked not […]
There is no medium more significant than the one of cinema. Cinema can move us in fashions; very few mediums can. From hateful rage towards a film we despise to overwhelming praise for a movie […]
David Cronenberg has one of the most unique resumes of any director of the past six decades. Cronenberg has directed some of the most intriguing crime dramas, Eastern Promises and A History of Violence, but he’s also one of […]
Legacy sequels have been around for quite some time. Going back to the ’80s, Academy Award winner Martin Scorcese’s The Color of Money brought Eddie “Fast Eddie” Felson (Paul Newman) out of retirement in a sequel […]
Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage has had quite a career. Nephew to Academy Award winner Francis Ford Coppola, Cage began his career with hits such as Valley Girl, Raising Arizona, Moonstruck, Wild at Heart, culminating with his […]
Since his debut film, The VVitch, in 2015, Robert Eggers has cemented himself as one of the most intriguing and unique directors working today. With its cerebral pacing and spine tingling finale, Eggers captured cinephiles’ attention and […]
Over the past 20 years, the Wizarding World franchise has established itself as one of today’s most profitable franchises. Through ten films to date, the series has earned over $9 billion at the box office, […]
Rita Moreno is one of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses. Throughout her career, the Academy Award winner has assembled quite the resume. 2021 was quite the year for the actress, with a documentary chronicling her life […]
I have unabashedly touted my love for horror and slashers over the years. Whether it be the brilliance of John Carpenter films to the B-level horror classics of the ’70s and ’80s to the most […]
When it comes to a Disney/Pixar collaboration, the question is never if the film will be good, but how good is it. With the studio’s release of Turning Red this week, Disney/Pixar lives up to that reputation […]
Over the past few years, Aubrey Plaza has become one of the most unique actresses working today. Plaza has consistently challenged herself with interesting and against-type roles, including her previous film at the Sundance Film […]
As the Sundance Film Festival neared its end, I was ready to put a check on top of my screening list. I just needed to watch a few more award winners before I did. One, […]
Despite its uneventful finale, Dual is a film that, once discovered, will undoubtedly create a discourse for fan theories and conversations about the true meaning of Stearns’ film. […]
Full of earned twists and turns, Fresh may be one of the best narrative features at Sundance this year. […]
There is no denying that Rebecca Hall is on fire. Hall had her directorial debut at last year’s Sundance Film Festival with Passing and gave one of the most underrated performances of 2021 in The Night […]
I Love Lucy is regarded by many as one, if not the greatest, television sitcom of all time. During its six-season run, the show never dipped from the top 3 shows on television and peaked at […]
Before the inception of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there is little denying that the most significant success for Marvel was Spider-Man. Starting in 2002, the Sam Raimi-directed film became the highest-grossing opening weekend of all time and […]
The 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards were announced Tuesday morning with actresses Beanie Feldstein, Regina Hall, and Naomi Watts reveling the Indie Spirit nominations in a livestream broadcast, ahead of the planned ceremony at the […]
With the release of one of the best films of the year, The Novice, here is my review of the film from this years Tribeca Film Festival. A competitive spirit is one that I’ve held onto throughout […]
The idea of remaking iconic Best Picture winners is not a foreign concept. Over the years, remakes of beloved classics and staples of the Academy Awards have received the remake treatment. Films such as Mutiny on […]
Ridley Scott has had quite a year. The acclaimed director has had two of the most talked-about releases among cinephiles, The Last Duel and House of Gucci. One being a callback to some of the best films of […]
The Many Saints of Newark not only proved to be a big hit on the HBO Max streaming service, but also created intrigue in reentering the world of the Sopranos. That intrigue may quenched as […]
In 1978, John Carpenter’s Halloween laid the foundation for one of the longest-running horror franchises of all time. Since then, there have been 11 films, three different timelines, and one underrated anthology film. While they’re not all […]
While I had the opportunity to screen Halloween Kills this week, many will be able to watch it on Friday. With that being said, the film is set to stir up some commentary and star Jamie Lee […]
Every few years, a film arrives that changes the landscape of cinema. Back in 2008, Iron Man was released and, in turn, began the creation of the most profitable franchise of this generation – the Marvel Cinematic […]
As I began to develop my cinematic palette as a young lad, Ivan Reitman’s iconic Ghostbusters aided in that development. Since then, the film has cemented its place as one of my all-time favorite films and one […]
Two weeks ago, I did not expect any film at this year’s New York Film Festival to surpass the feeling I had upon watching Titane. But, then came along the latest film from director Mike Mills. […]
Throughout his career, Wes Anderson has cemented himself as one of the most eccentric and unique directors working today. Anderson’s visual style and aesthetic are always on full display since his debut film, Bottle Rocket, […]
Adaptations of William Shakespeare’s work have been a staple of cinema for decades upon decades. Shakespeare stands as one of the most adapted writers in cinema history. With those adaptations come various interpretations; some good […]
If anything attracts my cinephile palette are films that pay tribute to the auteurs of years past. Mia Hansen-Løve’s new film, Bergman Island, immediately grabbed my attention on its title alone. After reading its premise, it […]
Stephen Karam’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Humans is one of the most beloved plays in quite a while. So there is no surprise that a film adaptation of the play would be put into motion. […]
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