Noah Hawley’s feature film, directorial debut was interesting to say the least. It started with Lucy (Natalie Portman) up in space overlooking the entire Earth. Hawley’s visuals were stunning and the sound design worked with what he attempted to do. It was a very experimental film and I commend him for thinking outside the box with this one. The visuals and the ever-changing aspect ratio in … Continue reading Lucy in the Sky Review
Alma Har’el’s Honey Boy is a true masterpiece. Whether you go into this film blindly, or go into it knowing Shia LaBeouf, the tale of a child, who deals with the abuse from a parent is universal. The emotional gravitas stems from the anger and pain felt from the beginning of the film, where Alma first introduces Otis (Lucas Hedges) at 22. He’s in the middle of … Continue reading Honey Boy Review
Fernando Meirelles gave Netflix a masterpiece about the human condition, politics and Catholicism in the most beautifully shot film of the year. Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins put on an acting clinic and had wonderful chemistry w each other. They embodied their characters and made sure to dive into their backstories. The world has only seen their persona, in this film Meirelles gives audiences a … Continue reading The Two Popes Review
This was my first Drake Doremus film and I fell in love with the way he explored the human condition with the flaws they have. This film is really special because it deals with the honesty of how complicated love and relationships can be. Everyone believes that there is this one perfect person out there, who checks off every item, on this imaginary list we all … Continue reading Endings, Beginnings Review
Jean Seberg was a very intriguing person. She was determined, empathetic and strong-willed. She wanted to be remembered for a piece of activism, rather than having her name in lights, as an actress. Jean Seberg was a well-rounded human being and wanted to do more for the world because she witnessed the corruption. Jean Seberg went to America and saw the segregation between the country. She … Continue reading Seberg Review
Candid Cinema 