Wes Anderson is a polarizing figure in contemporary cinema. On one hand, many admire his ability to wear his influences on his sleeve while maintaining a unique voice and style, however, others claim his films are overly stylistic and lacking in substance. While Anderson’s films are undoubtedly stylistic, the substance is informed and enhanced by […]
Fans of John Green’s #1 New York Times bestseller The Fault In Our Stars have waited an excruciatingly long time to see the story being transformed from a novel to a film. Fortunately, the waiting has almost come to an end, because the film of “The Fault In Our Stars” will be released on June […]
Like Someone in Love, 2012 (Available May 20, 2014) After near forty films in Iran, “Certified Copy” brought Kiarostami well-deserved global acknowledgement. Kiarostami now returns with his second international film examining mistaken identities: the sensational “Like Someone in Love”. Akiko (Rin Takanashi), a college student moonlighting as an escort in Tokyo, is sent to see the elderly […]
An art documentary without much to say about art, "Tim's Vermeer" plays like a glorified episode of “Mythbusters”, albeit one with an initially captivating premise.
“Divine Intervention” is a 2002 Palestinian film, introducing itself as a “story of love and pain,” and indeed, it holds true to this idea throughout the film.
Warning: Spoilers are an inherent part of this list! My favorite, small part of a movie is undoubtedly the final shot. Like the closing sentence of a great novel, closing shots cement a film’s intent. It’s a very self-aware moment, the last chance to leave an impression on the audience. Because of this, you often […]
Long distance relationships have seemingly become more viable every decade of the last century as the power of telecommunications (seemingly) draws people together. The monthly letter, the weekly telegram, the nightly phone call, the daily email, and the hourly text message. Then: webcams, Skype, FaceTime, anytime, anywhere – press the button, see your lover. How […]
