Wes Anderson has been responsible for some of the most pretentious movies that have come out over the last 15 years. The term ‘style over substance’ is commonly used among cinema snobs as a phrase used to describe films with strong artistic expression but weak and incoherent storytelling. Imagine a film where the central narrative … More Asteroid City Review: Wes Anderson’s Style Loses All Substance
It is always interesting as an American to watch another country’s perspective on the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict. In the last few years, we have seen a dramatic increase in films from South Korea that has explored conflicts between Koreans and Middle Easterners. In 2021, the film ‘Escape from Mogadishu’ explored South Korea and North … More Ransomed (2023) Review: The Korean Window Of Middle Eastern Conflict
If you’re a fan of character study films, it seems like you have to wait a blue moon to get a film of this caliber, and even then it’s not guaranteed to be released in theaters. Because movies that focus on characters that are not known to the audiences are not the biggest box office … More All the World Is Sleeping Review: A Beautiful & Difficult Character Study
For the longest time the life of an actor whether in America or South Korea was viewed as the Pinnacle of human desires. It’s not hard to understand the temptation that goes along with that lifestyle. Being one of the most famous people in the world has its upsides. The riches, the women, and the … More Switch (2023) Review: A Wonderful Comedy That Puts Family Over Fame
Multiple films get released throughout the year, making me wonder who exactly is the target audience for this movie. A perfect example of this is the 2023 remake of ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.’ Who is this film aimed at? The easy answer to this question is women, but which women? The ones … More Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret (2023): A Bland Coming Of Age Story
Nothing says 2023 like a film about a multinational billion-dollar corporation having to go back to 1984 in order to tell a story about how they were once liked in American culture. When Nike isn’t making $700 shoes in Taiwanese sweatshops, funding Colin Kaepernick’s anti-American tirade, or giving money to Dylan Mulvaney because he’s doing … More Air (2023) Review: The Rise Of Nike & Michael Jordan’s Mom
The road to Creed III has been paved with questionable decisions along the way. The elephant in the room with MGM’s latest film in the Rocky spin-off series is the fact that Sylvester Stallone is nowhere to be seen. For the first time in this historic nine-film franchise, Stallone was not involved in the movie’s … More Creed III Review: A Solid Film Full Of Logical Errors
It felt like the 2010s was part of a Renaissance of Christian movies that managed to build strong storytelling with the word of God. Films such as Unplanned, Run The Race, Indivisible, and I Can Only Imagine created a strong portfolio for the Christian genre which changed the way the films were produced and received … More Jesus Revolution Review: A Welcoming But Empty Christian Drama
It’s hard to tell if there was any hype for a third Magic Mike movie but the only reason why this film has anything of note is due to the behind-the-scenes drama that took place right at the beginning of filming. Thandiwe Newton was initially cast in the lead role along with Channing Tatum, However, … More Magic Mike’s Last Dance Review: A Broken Vision Of The Female Fantasy
The world of Christian cinema has dramatically improved over the past few years with various films revamping the genre. The category mixes the teachings of Jesus with thought-provoking and entertaining storytelling. Films such as “I Can Only Imagine,” ”Unplanned” and “The Case for Christ” have turned religious messages into quality cinema by taking a true … More Paul’s Promise Review: An Incomplete Christian Drama
