Aydin is a deeply flawed human being. He is condescending, manipulative, phony, he thinks of himself as profound when in fact he is shallow. He mistakes his selfishness for altruism, he expects nothing in return but ardently seeks personal gain or comfort. He finds his encounters with the tenants embarrassing, he avoids them like the plague, yet he doesn't miss a chance to mockingly assert his superiority. He wants to appear modest yet he will accept any words of praise…

An adaptation of Georges Arnaud's novel that was also the basis for Henri-Georges Clouzot's The Wages of Fear, Sorcerer is William Friedkin's entirely compelling, densely atmospheric and at times nightmarish counterpart to Clouzot's classic. While the basic, surface structure of the plot is mostly the same, the suspense is just as poignant and the cynical view, firmly established from the start, remains present throughout, the experience is different but in the good sense of the word. Sorcerer feels more epic…

There's nothing worse than a movie with a high-concept that is afraid to fully embrace the outlandish nature of said concept. The Old Guard is just that, a movie that for the entire runtime displays a maddening skill of tiptoeing around potentially good popcorn material. Given the type of movie this is, one would at the very least expect some good action scenes that make imaginative use of the characters' immortality. Instead we're handed action scenes which are in part…

Sporting a cool title and a cool premise, this South Korean crime action thriller (which really should be written the crime, the action, the thriller if we are to keep in with the vibe, and we have to if we have any self-worth) is about a gangster (Ma Dong-seok) and a cop (Kim Mu-yeol) who reluctantly join forces to bring down a serial killer (Kim Sung-kyu). The best way to describe the viewing experience is to break it down into…

"I'm gonna go get the papers, get the papers." - Jimmy Two Times

"Paulie may have moved slow but it was only because Paulie didn't have to move for anybody." - Henry

"Now go home and get your fucking shine box." - Billy Batts

"Here's a wing!" - Tommy

"Why don't you go fuck yourself, Tommy!" - Spider

"Nice!" - Jimmy
"Fucking great, what nice?" - Tommy

"What did you say? Are you being a fucking wise guy with me?…

"Sometimes, to create one must first destroy."

Why do we watch movies? Some would say it's just a way to pass the time. Others would say they watch movies for their entertainment values, the spectacle and escapism they provide. Others would say a good story is the reason. Others would say it's because of the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into putting together a movie, the process through which a movie is created, the work and effort required to bring…