What's the opposite of a perfect storm? Whatever it is, I think that's what describes the circumstances surrounding the final two films from 2025 that I have yet to review, at least in this space. Usually I try to review something pretty much as soon as I see it, within 48 hours if I can … Continue reading Back Row Thoughts – Womp Womp
I've mentioned before that the films of Wes Anderson are fairly hit and miss for me. He is no doubt a great writer and spectacular visual artist, creating brilliantly whimsical set pieces that feel like living in a painting at times. But how that fanciful approach hits you is essentially a crap shoot. For me, … Continue reading As Fun As Having a Magazine Read to You – The French Dispatch
Here's a bit of breaking news. I can be a cynical asshole at times. I can hear your shocked gasps through the internet itself at this stunning revelation. But it's true, especially as we get closer to Awards Season. With the Academy's timetable shifted back by two months, we're just now getting to the point … Continue reading Silence Like a Cancer Grows – Sound of Metal
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