Generational toxic masculinity, trauma, and abuse are key themes all mixed together in Alex Garland’s latest mind trip. Haunting and beautiful imagery, a fantastic performance from Jessie Buckley and some of the creepiest and seriously wtf moments I think I’ve ever seen on film.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi 2022
Should have been a feature film rather than a TV series because the smaller scale feels incredibly evident throughout. The epic nature of Obi Wan and Anakin/Vader is why we all want to tune in but it deserves the operatic nature that only a film can deliver. What’s strange is the series feels clumsy at times, and when you’re comparing that to the prequels, that says a lot. There are moments however in the series that do work but again,…
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Swingers 1996
I have fond, fond memories of Swingers.
Swingers is one of these experiences you had to have when it first came out. As a late teenager at the time (closer to my twenties), what Vince and Jon do in this movie was pretty much what I was doing (except the whole Vegas thing and saying 'beautiful babies' a lot). Hanging out with friends, trying to look cool, going to new clubs and bars, buying expensive drinks (or stealing others at…
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The Science of Sleep 2006
Gondry is in complete control with The Science of Sleep. He wrote and directed this absolute wonder of a film. You can feel his playful energy in every frame, with Gael García Bernal and Charlotte Gainsbourg throwing themselves into Gondry's head and really understanding his vision.
It's filmmakers like Gondry, who when they have total ownership over their material, make you see the pure magic that cinema can provide. Glorious!
