As a writer and director, Alex Garland's work is largely about trying to find the humanity in the inhumane. From Ex Machina to Men to Annihilation to the 28... Later series (the third installment of which debuts later this summer), the creative center of Garland's career has been about people doing their best in the … Continue reading Exit Strategy – Warfare
Throughout the entirety of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there have been two subseries that have been my absolute favorites, namely Black Panther and Guardians of the Galaxy. The two are vastly different in terms of tone, story, and character, but at their absolute core, they kept the same high points throughout. More than anything else, … Continue reading Rocket’s Man – Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3
Director Ari Aster made a huge splash last year with Hereditary, his feature length debut. The film was one of the most polarizing of the year, with critics lauding his visual style and deranged eye for cinematic gore, while audiences were increasingly frustrated by the lack of a cohesive plot that at times gave the impression … Continue reading The Swedish Are All Alone – Midsommar
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