Any regular reader of this blog knows my feelings on remakes. In short, I'm not a fan. In long, I'll give them a go if there's a compelling reason, typically a great actor leading the affair or a very creative director giving the audience their unique take on the material. There is an additional circumstance … Continue reading The Kindness of Strangers – Speak No Evil
We're officially halfway through the year, with 2018 seeing something of a resurgence in quality filmmaking. The last couple of years had a few bright spots here and there (Get Out, The Grand Budapest Hotel, etc.), but for the most part, the films in the first half of the year have been largely forgettable. Thankfully, 2018 … Continue reading The Oscs – Best of 2018 So Far
I'll admit up front that I'm a bit biased on this one, as I've been a fan of Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman as a collaborative pair since Juno, which is among my all-time favorite films. I also really enjoyed Young Adult. We do not speak of Jennifer's Body. Suffice to say, I was predisposed to like their … Continue reading Charlize Theron, You ARE the Mother! – Tully
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