Article by: J.C. De Leon It’s refreshing to know that in 2018 an iconic horror movie franchise doesn’t have to rely on a remake, a reboot, a reimagining, or any other kind of ‘re--’ that has mostly induced frustrated moans and groans from loyal fans of the horror genre. No --
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Movie Review: To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
Article By: Alice-Ginevra Micheli Netflix has found itself swimming ambitious waters, producing hundreds of films in order to give filmmakers a chance to tell their stories in their own way. Some have been masterpieces and some...well, have not. Their newest entrant, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, has quickly become a
Arthouse Spotlight: MADELINE’S MADELINE (2018) Review
Article by: Josh Bradley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_ezPTjSSPw Inspired by strolls through the Huntington Art Collection in Pasadena, I wrote a piece several years ago about how certain movies from certain filmmakers need to be assessed differently than mainstream films because they share more in common with the stuff you see in an art museum
Movie Review: Wildlife
Article By: Alice-Ginevra Micheli Whenever an actor wants to foray into the world of directing, a communal breath is held. While they might be commendable in the roles they’ve played, who’s to say that their talents extend to a much more demanding and, arguably, important role? These were some thoughts that
Movie Review: Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Blu-Ray Review: Molly’s Game
Despite its popularity, poker hasn’t been the most common topic of movies, and films that featured it aren’t known for their box office success. For instance, titles like Deal (2008) and The Grand (2007) had at best, a lukewarm reception in cinemas. Runner Runner (2013) fared relatively better in terms
Movie Review: EIGHTH GRADE (2018)
Article by: Josh Bradley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8lFgF_IjPw Towards the end of Bo Burnham’s latest standup special, Make Happy — which is reportedly his last one for at least a while — he kneels downstage and brings up the house lights to have a frank talk with (well, “at”, but sort of “with”) his audience. He
Movie Review: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (2018)
Article by: Josh Bradley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enH3xA4mYcY In the surreal, alternate-reality Oakland where Sorry To Bother You takes place, the most-watched TV show is a gameshow called I Got the S#*@ Kicked Out of Me. Each week, 150 million people nationwide tune in to watch willing contestants get brutally bloodied for a chance to
Movie Review: Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Article By: Alice-Ginevra Micheli In terms of questionable sequels, this is one of the clearest examples in recent memory. Coming from a seemingly stand-alone well-rounded political thriller, the fact that another in the same universe was soon to follow was baffling even for the most experienced moviegoers. With expectations low and its
