The point isn’t whether or not one will find themselves at such crossroads – it’s almost mathematical certainty that everyone will at least once. The point is, whether we make the right choice or the wrong, do we learn from it.
Category: reviews
Only films I see in a theatre get a full-on review. Other titles seen on dvd and the like are covered in the “Reactions” section. My take on spoilers is that they pertain to the crux of the filmgoing experience – so while my posts aren’t what I’d call “spoilerific”, consider yourself warned.
All films are rated from one to four stars.
God bless us, everyone.
Embrace the Mystery.
When Santa Claus brings with him death and mystery, you know something ain’t right.
If you have any interest in Michael Jackson’s music, this film is for you.
Dear Oren Peli…
When I sat down to watch your movie, I figured I knew at least half of the tricks you would use to freak me out. I was right, I did know half of what was coming – and you freaked me out anyway. Are you happy now?
Jonze takes the imposing beasts Maurice Sendak first made us all afraid of, and makes them stand in the sunshine until we seem them for what they are: lonely, isolated, and misguided.
To get off the ground in any of life’s adventures, we need to depend on a team. Be they family, friends, or tattooed freaks, few of us can get anywhere alone.
I wish I could remember their names.
Director Steven Soderbergh has been following a “one for them / one for me” pattern for quite some time with his work. I don’t always care much for his “ones for me”, but when he comes back with “ones for them” as good as this, it makes it hard to carry a grudge.
WARNING: DO NOT WATCH THIS MOTION PICTURE ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
Quentin Weaves a Faery Tale in Nazi Occupied Europe.