One of the more overlooked pieces of the Japanese director's filmography, Dreams is an empassioned art project from the master; complete with vivid colors and surrealistic elements, Kurosawa brings no holds barred with the social commentary in one of his final films.
A new step in my career! Read about my stumbling into the world of Tromaville, home of independent filmmaking.
The Doctor Strange sequel benefits greatly from Sam Raimi's visionary direction, which adds a unique cinematic quality to the MCU. However, the franchise's formulaic approach is still quite evident. While Michael Waldron's script is modestly balanced, the film suffers from shallow character development and thematic exploration.
One of the most iconic horror franchise, the series that defined low-budget slasher films, stacks up for a personal ranking! Tyler talks about the highs and lows for the franchise and brings a little critical thought to the often glossed-over themes within.
Welcome back to the Film Lit Club, a series discussing books on (if you couldn't guess) film. At the last meeting, if you're not caught up, we looked into Film…
☆☆☆☆☆ 4/5 Much like the Maysles Brothers, whose "direct cinema" style painted virtually unprompted portraits of the Beales of Grey Gardens, directing duo Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky weave a…
Matt Reeves' The Batman is a moody neo-noir detective story, with Robert Pattinson's iteration of The Dark Knight bringing an emotional nuance to the character. As the cryptic Riddler seeks to root out corruption in Gotham City by killing those who perpetrate it, the vigilante confronts his identity and purpose in fighting for his city. Grounded but fantastical in approaching the Batman mythos, the film is easily one of the most well-crafted superhero films ever.
A simple, but engaging, high school assignment set me on the path to being a filmmaker. The story of my first filmmaking experience is rife with creative ingenuity, video errors, and a sprinkle of advice for any budding creators.
Join the book club for filmmakers! This week, we discuss the first chapter from V.F. Perkins' classic analysis, 'Film as Film'.
☆☆☆☆☆ 2.5/5 2020 was a year full of facing harsh realities about the world we live in. No sooner do we realize the need for social and political change after the Capitol…