The Whale follows the story of a reclusive and morbidly obese English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter in his final days. Darren Aronofsky and Brendan Fraser team up for this incredibly tragic and emotional story. Let's consider the pros and cons of The Whale... Pros: Firstly, Brendan Fraser delivers an all-time... Continue Reading →
If you're on Film Twitter, then you might have heard of the "Best of 10 Genres" Challenge. This post is meant to accompany the video I made, where I ramble about my girlfriend and I's picks for this challenge. Find the video at the end of this post! And let me know what you think... Continue Reading →
The French Connection is a gritty crime drama following two cops and the drug bust of a lifetime. The film won five Academy Awards, including best picture, actor and director! Let's consider the pros and cons of The French Connection... Pros: Firstly, William Friedkin's direction is nothing short of amazing! The footage is raw and... Continue Reading →
My Octopus Teacher is an Oscar winning documentary about a curious little octopus living in a South African kelp forest! And although it may sound like a simple subject, I promise you, it is anything but. Let’s consider the pros and cons of My Octopus Teacher... Pros: Firstly, the cinematography in this underwater exposé is... Continue Reading →
Mank follows critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz, as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane. With extraordinary talent both on screen and behind the camera, it's no wonder this movie racked up an impressive ten Oscar nominations, winning in two categories! Let's consider the pros and cons of Mank... Pros: Firstly,... Continue Reading →
Juno is an emotional slice of life story that shows how one offbeat teenager handles her unplanned pregnancy. Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody prove to be an effective director/writer duo garnering four Oscar nominations, winning best screenplay. Let's consider the pros and cons of Juno... Pros: Firstly, Elliot Page gives an endearing performance as Juno,... Continue Reading →
The Help is an incredibly important and impactful film that should be a required viewing for everyone in America. It can be easy to ignore real problems until a movie like this comes along and forces us to consider another group of peoples' perspective. This country has a troubling past and the Help is not... Continue Reading →
The Silence of the Lambs is generally considered to be one of the greatest suspenseful thrillers in cinema history. A year after it's February release, it swept the Oscars in the top 5 categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Actress. Whether you're fascinated by psychological horror or looking for a... Continue Reading →
