When exploring new ground, sometimes we have to stumble in order to improve upon what preceded us. And other times we pave the way for greatness, where does this movie fit into the mix? Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Ezra Miller…
The fact that we have tests to confirm women are being properly represented in film is an astounding thing, and simultaneously a disheartening one. I think this one deserves a pass. Miss Sloane (2016) Cast: Jessica Chastain, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, John Lithgow, Michael Stuhlbarg, Alison Pill, Mark Strong, Jake Lacy Director: John Madden released on blu-ray March 21, 2017…
Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in. That’s what Bono says to himself as things come to a head between his friend Troy, Troy’s son Cory, and Troy’s wife Rose. It’s a beautiful description of how I felt watching this movie. Fences (2016)…
But what do you do if a movie is critically acclaimed, everyone loves it, and all you feel is an underwhelming meh when you think about it? That’s the question on my mind today dear readers, and we’re about to find out why. Moana (2016) Cast: Auli’li Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera…
I’ve always wondered how much of our identities stem from ourselves, and how much of them come from the world that surrounds us. Are we peerless souls encased in moonlight, shimmering ever so slightly in shades of indigo as the night wears on? Who is you? Moonlight (2016) Cast: Mahershala Ali, Alex R. Hibbert, Janelle Monae,…
Life is an inexplicably complex thing, which we are constantly striving to simplify for ourselves. Unfortunately this is neither realistic nor healthy for us. We have to confront our problems head on, for fear of losing ourselves to a sea of sorrows. Manchester By The Sea (2016) Cast: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler,…
Sometimes artists are misunderstood, and sometimes it’s just a case of poor translators. Or maybe those artists are operating on another level of language? A love language if you will. Oooh foreshadowing… I personally would like to think that our attempts to understand the alien are important and when a film does well at the box…
Sometimes its the long and silent fights which are the most beautiful and real ones. Tales of genuine masculine tenderness and feminine resilience which best showcase what love and humanity should aspire to. This is loving. Loving (2016) Cast: Joel Edgerton, Ruth Negga, Michael Shannon, Marton Csokas, Sharon Blackwood, Nick Kroll Director: Jeff Nichols…
Movies are an endlessly interesting way of storytelling. Because, much like oral storytelling, they rely heavily on the narrator to deliver a perspective in time. Regardless of what the details of the story are, colour choices, setting, actors, and dialogue can all aid in creating a distinctive rendition of what has been delivered before. …
There isn’t much glory in going after the familiar – it is only in taking risks that we are capable of experiencing the true rewards of life. When we become liberated from our expectations, that is a very unique way to become capable and fearless. When we experience love, we can see easily how hate can exist,…