To say that Fred Rogers is just an iconic television personality is understating his grasp as an empathetic figure. Throughout his show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he was able to say the words that allowed children to open themselves emotionally. More […]
To put it mildly, 2019 has been a poor year for Disney remakes. While some have earned strong financial success, not one of them has held up to scrutiny. The first of these remakes, Dumbo, buried its title character under […]
WARNING: The following review contains spoilers for Jojo Rabbit. For spoiler-free thoughts on the film, head on over to our initial review here. Taking a look at the marketing, one gets the impression that Taika Waititi’s latest film, Jojo Rabbit, […]
Between October 19th and Halloween, we at Full Circle will be celebrating 13 days of slasher movies. Tonight’s program takes us all the way to Italy with 1975’s Deep Red. For one thing, it is one of the only non-American […]
Common sense dictates that a deficient movie is less worth experiencing than a proficient one. After all, film projects in which all the elements work as intended end up satisfying both creators and audiences. But there are some times where […]
Film projects in which the director has input from the beginning are often good insights into their personality. However, film projects in which the director enters late in the game can be better at exposing their ingenuity. After all, it […]
WARNING: The following review contains spoilers for Joker. For spoiler-free thoughts on the film, head on over to our initial review here. When it comes to iconic comic book villains, few of them are as unhinged and enigmatic as the […]
There are a few sentiments that filmmakers love to use to further engage audiences in their work. For example, the message of “war is hell” is quite prominent in historical films involving violent interactions between countries. Meanwhile, space movies like […]
Depending on who you ask, the specifics behind what defines a masterful piece of cinema can change drastically. For some, this definition relies on a concise narrative that just happens to be told in a visual medium. For others, it […]
In an age where the family-friendly action blockbuster is in its prime, we should be grateful to have adult-oriented efforts like the Fallen movies. For one thing, these films allow for more explicit and cathartic violence. However, they also function […]
