Film Reviews and Analysis
Film Reviews and Analysis
Joe MooreRatcatcher, the 1999 film from Lynne Ramsay, is a perfect example of filmmaking in the 90s. The 90s were an incredible time for movies and filmmakers. After the Hayes code…
A Minecraft movie made 301 million dollars at the box office this weekend, 150 million of that being on domestic screens on a 150 million dollar budget. That is, by…
Joe MooreAlexander Mackendrick’s Sweet Smell of Success is a classic tale of greed and morality set against the backdrop of a gorgeously shot New York City. The film is influential with…
Joe MooreJules & Jim, the 1962 French New Wave film from Francois Truffaut, is one of the most influential pieces in cinema history. The movie centers around a love triangle of…
Joe MooreRobert Bresson’s 1959 film Pickpocket is a masterpiece of subtle storytelling. The film centers on Michel, played by Martin LaSalle, and his slow rise into a life of crime. This…
Joe MooreThe 1955 Charles Laughton film The Night of the Hunter is a spectacular piece of art and one of the most influential films of all time. Looking at the Criterion…
The Electric State, a 320 million dollar Netflix exclusive Russo brothers film, hit streaming on March 14th. Much to the chagrin of movie lovers everywhere. I’ve seen a lot of…
Joe MooreEdward Yang’s 2000 film Yi Yi is an epic, almost three-hour family drama following three generations of one Taiwanese family. Yi Yi opens with a wedding and ends with a…
Joe MooreHal Ashby’s 1979 film Being There is a hilarious satire of white privilege and political theater. It’s a film that is even more relevant today than it was in the…
Every year the Academy Awards chooses ten (sometimes less) movies to honor as potential best film of the year. The number has varied throughout the history of The Academy, but…
