"[...]For example, some films claim to be antiwar, but I don’t think I’ve really seen an antiwar film. Every film about war ends up being pro-war." ~ Francois Truffaut
Is it possible for a film about war to be anti-war? Can a film that entertains us with conflict truly condemn war? I think it is possible. But that is not what Saving Private Ryan is. I'm quite baffled by the number of people who call this one of the best…
Very surprised by the high 3.9 rating, considering this really seems like a film you either love or hate. As you can guess from my rating, I'm at the other end of the spectrum. I understand the influence and how ahead of its time this film was, but to be honest, even a 2 star rating is a bit generous based on the experience I had watching this. If you like campiness, cheese, overt sexuality, horror-comedies, musicals, over-the-top 70s horror…
Imagine being George Miller. You're most known for Mad Max movies from 40 years ago. You've only made a few animated/kids movies after that. Then, one day, you suddenly get this idea to revolutionize the modern action blockbuster. And you fucking do it - you create the perfect action film that subverts all expectations of a modern reboot.
Mad Max: Fury Road stands head and shoulders above 99% of big-budget studio movies of the past decade. In an era where…
The Handmaiden is one of the best-looking films ever made. It's hard to imagine something more visually perfect. A Hollywood-produced film like this would absolutely sweep the floor at the Oscars in every below the line category. The cinematography, costume & production design, makeup/hairstyling, and everything else involved in the marvellous worldbuilding of 1930s Korea are astonishing. I can't think of a more immersive period film. But the physical surface alone can't make a film immerse you this much unless there…
