People will be clamoring for strong female characters, but will dismiss films like The Assassin AT FIRST, I WAS LIKE: To be quite honest, I don’t remember anything that happened when I first saw it. I saw the Blu-Ray at Best Buy and I thought the cover looked cool. I was under the impression thatContinue reading “The Assassin: On Second Thought Thursday”
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A Quiet Place: Part II
A Quiet Place: Part II further supports my stance that children ruin everything. REPPED: John Krasinski makes for a promising genre director because of his ability to create and hold tension for the right amount of time until it reaches its breaking point; for this reason, Krasinski seems like the obvious successor to Steven Spielberg.Continue reading “A Quiet Place: Part II”
The Dark Knight: Nolan’s Breakout
Nolan gives us another character super good at his job, this time, it just happens to be the villain. REPPED: Calm down, literates, now’s not the time for Ledger praise. That comes later! Instead, I wanted to highlight Wally Pfister’s brilliant cinematography. Wally Pfister and Christopher Nolan are the power couple of the film world;Continue reading “The Dark Knight: Nolan’s Breakout”
Saint Maud: God’s Plan?
Maud just needed a hug…and a lot of therapy. REPPED: Morfydd Clark’s performance as Maud is equal parts chilling as it is tragic. The character is a powerful allegory for religious zealotry and the dark paths it can lead you to. It’s uncomfortable watching Maud interact with other people because of how awkward and unawareContinue reading “Saint Maud: God’s Plan?”
The Prestige: No Happy Endings Here
My girlfriend thought that Drunk Jackman was a different actor. REPPED: A bit of hyperbole here, but Borden is undoubtedly Bale’s best performance. Bale’s reputation as a method actor is well-documented and while he’s never been a bad actor, the method acting usually seems to overshadow the actual performances he gives. With The Prestige, however,Continue reading “The Prestige: No Happy Endings Here”
Army of the Dead: The Ugliest Looking Snyder Movie
ENCARNACIOOOONNNN!!!!!! REPPED: If Dwayne Johnson is Rocky Balboa at the start of Rocky III, then Dave Bautista is Mr. T working his way to the title. Bautista is the thinking man’s meathead and while Army of the Dead might not be the best use of his talents, Bautista still manages to carry this film onContinue reading “Army of the Dead: The Ugliest Looking Snyder Movie”
300: On Second Thought Thursday
Dear 300, thank you for giving us Spartacus and Gerard Butler but please, take back CrossFit. AT FIRST, I WAS LIKE: 300 is a visual treat! Zack Snyder’s biggest strength is making his heroes larger than life and it’s never been more prevalent than in 300. “We Spartans are descended from Hercules himself,” says Dilios.Continue reading “300: On Second Thought Thursday”
Those Who Wish Me Dead: Not As Sizzlin’ As It Looks
You know you’re watching a Taylor Sheridan film when Jon Bernthal appears onscreen. REPPED: You wanna know who gives the best performance in the film? It’s not Angelina Jolie, Nicholas Hoult, or Jon Bernthal. It’s Medina Senghore as Jon Bernthal’s wife, Allison Sawyer. Who would’ve thought the pregnant housewife would be a more interesting protagonistContinue reading “Those Who Wish Me Dead: Not As Sizzlin’ As It Looks”
Batman Begins: The Best BATMAN Movie
Patrick Bateman? More like Patrick BATMAN! Am I right, fellas?!? REPPED: You can add Christian Bale to the Mount Rushmore of superhero performances because he brings legitimacy and nuance to Batman in a way that hadn’t been fully realized until Batman Begins! Bale has such a reverence for this character and it shows in everyContinue reading “Batman Begins: The Best BATMAN Movie”
Haywire: On Second Thought Thursday
Gina Carano deserved to be a bigger leading lady. She could’ve been one of the best action stars. AT FIRST, I WAS LIKE: Completely forgettable. I couldn’t get into anything going on but I liked the action as well as Gina Carano’s performance. The one thing I vividly remember from my first watch was theContinue reading “Haywire: On Second Thought Thursday”
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