‘Mommie Dearest’ is a film based on a book written by Joan Crawford’s daughter, Christina Crawford. and displays how Joan Crawford behaved behind closed doors with her children, how she abused them, had crazy/wild outbursts, which sometimes turned violent. Faye Dunaway’s performance as Joan Crawford is fearless, brutal, raw, vulnerable, and unforgettable. Dunaway delivers a…
Written and directed by Jennifer Kent, ‘The Babadook’ is a psychological horror powerhouse that really gets under your skin. There are allegorical themes of grief, depression, mental illness, hate, and more. The movie is riddled with symbolism and evocative storytelling, allowing the viewer to reach their own interpretations and theorize key sequences. ‘The Babadook’ revolves around a widowed mother parenting a truly dysfunctional child. One…
“Life is full of possibilities. You just need to know where to look. Don’t miss out on the joys of life.”‘Soul’ (2020) – Pixar Special Theatrical Engagement is happening right now! ‘Soul’ is Pixar’s most human and soulful movie yet. This film is probably the most captivating animated films I’ve ever seen! This movie is…
‘Goodnight Mommy’ is an Austrian psychological drama that is deliberately slow-paced, at first; but it does a really good job of setting up the storyline and character development. If you are paying attention, you should be able to pick up on several clues that foreshadow the ending. Elias and Lukas (the Schwartz brothers) move to…
This movie is a wild and captivating journey with so much all at once! The film itself is visually stunning, and the balance of humor and emotion was perfect. Michelle Yeoh was the stand-out performance for me and really brought this movie to life! I thought the use of parallel editing in this movie was cleverly done. The…
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is an innovative achievement with dimensional storytelling through kaleidoscopic animation. The cinematography pushes the envelope by combining diverse artistic mediums with detail and a vibrant color palette. The comic book-style animation not only strengthens the story but becomes an integral part of it, propelling the narrative forward in unexpected ways. The story is well-crafted, expanding upon existing characters, introducing new ones, and encompassing…
The Science of Stranger Things: Strange things are happening in Hawkins, Indiana. Of these strange things, perhaps the strangest is the metamorphoses occurring in The Upside Down due to governmental lab experiments… Let’s start dissecting! Summary: “Stranger Things” involves government conspiracies, secret science experiments and spooky supernatural forces packed with 80s nostalgia. The show’s Spielberg-esque plot…
Let’s start dissecting! Summary: Top Gun (1986) made Tom Cruise a superstar, and now 36 years later he jumps back in role of Pete Mitchell aka Maverick almost like he never even left!Maverick is ordered to train several young pilots for a mission and all the while sees a little bit of himself in them….