Whiplash
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Whiplash features a band conductor who believes there is a war against jazz….and jazz is losing.
Read MoreThe Salesman
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The Salesman centers on the decaying relationship between a schoolteacher, Emad, and his wife Rana after a traumatic home invasion.
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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
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The Andersonian style isn’t as polished as his other works, but where it triumphs is, for all the vague atmosphere, it still creates a beautiful character arc with Steve Zissou…
Read MoreSwiss Army Man
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The entire plot for Swiss Army Man (2016) can be summarized in the phrase, “farting corpse.” It sounds like a playing card in Cards Against Humanity, and the irreverent humor found in the film is the exact same nature…
Read MoreExtremely Loud & Incredibly Close
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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) is about a family following the tragic aftermath of 9/11, but it’s a task that the film was simply not up to…
Read MoreThe Lobster
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The best way to watch The Lobster is to understand that it’s an experimental allegory. The bizarre, hyper-direct delivery of the actor’s lines and the short bursts of classical music playing to slow-motion cinematography build a world that highlights the absurdity of life…
Read MorePawn Sacrifice
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Bobby Fischer’s life is the game. From the moment he is born, Fischer’s life is this life-sized chess match he has no control over. He is a pawn in Cold War politics, sacrificed in the name of larger goals…
Read MoreFinding Dory
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Unlike some of Pixar’s previous attempts, Finding Dory (2016) manages to stay true to its original predecessor. While I’m not rushing to place it among Pixar’s elite, it is a strong movie with a powerful message…
Read MoreA Cat in Paris
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I’m sure that if cats could talk about what they while they’re prowling around in the middle of the night, they’d have some wild tales to tell…
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