Glass (Shyamalan, 2019)
When M. Night Shyamalan’s Split met with favorable reviews in 2016, I wondered pretty openly whether or not the film’s twist left a fresher taste in viewer’s mouths than the… Continue reading "Glass (Shyamalan, 2019)"
Author: kenmorefield
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2018 Top 10
I have felt increasingly out of step with the film blogosphere this year. I am ambivalent about most of the films garnering awards or nomination. Roma left me listless. The… Continue reading "2018 Top 10"
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Animation Spotlight: Two Balloons and Sgt. Stubby
Awards season is upon us, and seldom has it been this late in the calendar year when I have not had at least an inkling of what the frontrunners would… Continue reading "Animation Spotlight: Two Balloons and Sgt. Stubby"
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The Weight of Success (Silverstein, 2018)
The Weight of Success is mostly a missed opportunity to explore the important topic of whether or not life coaching and/or psychology work and the more important topic of whether… Continue reading "The Weight of Success (Silverstein, 2018)"
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3 Screenshots: Lion
Saroo Brierly’s memoir, A Long Way Home, is not a text that would seemingly be easy to adapt to a traditional, narrative film. It covers nearly thirty years. While the… Continue reading "3 Screenshots: Lion"
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Ian (Goldfarb, 2018)
Ian has cerebral palsy.
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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (Hallstrom and Johnston)
Keira Knightley’s performance as Sugar Plum in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is probably my favorite camp performance since Johnny Depp introduced us all to Captain Sparrow. Whether she… Continue reading "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (Hallstrom and Johnston)"
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Exorcist II: The Heretic (Boorman, 1977)
Shout Factory's Blu-ray Collector's Edition is worth the purchase for the extras alone.
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Liyana (Kopp, 2017)
On principle, Liyana is a film I ought to love and not just like.
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All About Nina (Vives, 2018)
Nina (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) might be described as an angrier, more messed up version of Amy in Trainwreck. In the first few scenes of the movie, she comes off stage… Continue reading "All About Nina (Vives, 2018)"