There's something fascinating about revisionist history in films. Sometimes it can be thrilling, insightful, and even downright hilarious in spite of the pure fiction of the presentation, like in Inglourious Basterds. Other times, when it's pure hagiography like in Michael, the level of unadulterated bullshit is insulting to the intelligence of the audience (and in … Continue reading Take a Seat – Primetime
It is a rare thing when I am truly offended by a movie, even rarer when it's an independent one. There are usually a couple of mainstream pictures each year that fill me with rage because of how craven the corporate cash grab may be, or the overabundance of fart jokes in lieu of a … Continue reading Forget About It – Memory
In 2010, a documentary called Marwencol chronicled the life and artwork of Mark Hogancamp, an artist from upstate New York who was beaten within an inch of his life because of some sexual personality differences. Unable to draw after his injuries, he instead created a fictional miniature town in his yard, populated by dolls that he … Continue reading Hello Dollies! – Welcome to Marwen
