Homer's Odyssey is one of the most dense stories ever conceived, but also one of the most fascinating I've ever read. A giant tome broken up into lengthy tangents and songs, the epic poem meanders for hundreds of pages, but you never lose track of what really matters for the overarching narrative: the grand scale … Continue reading The Sound of Fury – The Odyssey
In less than 48 hours, I'll begin the Oscar Blitz, and run a gauntlet for five weeks breaking down every category and nominee, as I've done every year that I've kept this blog up. As I write this, I still have 11 films from 2025 on my review backlog, not counting the nine I had … Continue reading DownStream – For Your Consolidation, Part 3: Narrative
As any reader is aware, there are two things going on with this blog right now. One, I'm in a near-constant state of clearing my backlog due to the absolute glut of films being released right now. Two, this is because it's Awards Season, and everyone is jockeying for position, attention, and prestige. Well, as … Continue reading Let’s Hear it For the Multiverse – 38th Independent Spirit Awards Nominees!
Jane Austen's novel, "Emma," has been adapted four times for the big screen. In 1996, a straight-up version gave Gwyneth Paltrow one of her first leading roles, and won the Oscar for Original Score. In 2010, India gave us Aisha, which was a modest success overseas. Of course, the first, and most famous version of the … Continue reading Newness Beats Clueless – Emma.
You could be forgiven if you've never heard of Claire Denis (or if you misread her name as Claire Danes), as she's not a name that most American movie-goers would know. If you're a fan of French cinema, however, you've almost certainly come across her work. She's one of France's most acclaimed filmmakers, with fairly … Continue reading Robert Pattinson is a Reformed Dick in a Box – High Life
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