I modestly enjoyed the first Sing movie… it was your basic underdog achievement movie. It was cute and sold itself well on great animation and a huge amount of licensed pop tunes. I could say all the same for the … Continue reading
This is a tough movie. It’s easy to watch, almost mesmerizing with its tone, sound mix, and sometimes dreamy flashbacks and interpretive imagery. But it’s also about a type of character we’re not supposed to see on screen, much less … Continue reading
You know, I envy kids who grew up with the Harry Potter books and films. For me growing up, I had three great Star Wars movies, kinda sorta three Back to the Future films, and a bunch of mostly independent … Continue reading
The Novice features a singular character that operates at an intensity level greater than most films would dare give us. A driven character who its hard to like. Someone who exists in a genre (sports) where we’re supposed to cheer … Continue reading