An Open Wound – Saltburn

I love a good "Eat the Rich"-type story, mostly because our society is so well and truly fucked that we're never going to run out of the undeserving wealthy who inspire such tales. Rather than make the systemic changes necessary to narrow the wage gap, improve public welfare, and penalize fiscal criminals, we as the … Continue reading An Open Wound – Saltburn →

Doll Parts – Priscilla

Last year, Baz Luhrmann's Elvis became quite the hit, receiving several Oscar nominations and taking in nearly $300 million at the box office. The film attempted to show the whirlwind of money, music, and mischief that made up Elvis Presley's existence, filtered through Luhrmann's hyperactive and bombastic style. I was, to say the least, not … Continue reading Doll Parts – Priscilla →