There are many directors that distinguish themselves through their approach to cinematic language. Meanwhile, there are others that do so by continuously working with certain collaborators on various projects. But with television veteran Nisha Ganatra, we have someone who distinguishes […]
With most new movie releases, it is unwise to immediately declare their legacy. After all, time has to pass before one can state a film’s cultural impact with confidence. But in the case of The Lovebirds, it looks like we […]
Now that many of us have been under “stay at home” orders for at least a month, binging shows and films is almost as ubiquitous as eating or sleeping. Whether that involves watching a beloved classic or an underseen gem, […]
Although Disney is the king of the animation world, few animation studios have been as fascinating to follow as DreamWorks. It’s one thing that their Shrek franchise resurged in popularity thanks to an endless supply of Internet memes. But more […]
For better or worse, a new era of Pixar is upon us. No longer is it a studio that releases masterpieces on a yearly basis. Also, like the competition, its recent output relies more on pre-existing properties than something original. […]
As difficult as it is to define love, it is almost as challenging to determine what brings that love to life. Some say it comes from pure intuition. Others say it comes from engaging with the object of affection for […]
If any idea was doomed for failure, it would be adapting video games to cinematic form. Among other things, transitioning from an active experience to a passive one limits an adaptation from immersing its audiences. With this shift, it is […]
It is honestly impressive how easily momentum can make or break a film. Quite often, excellent pacing brings audiences further into the onscreen events and the characters that populate it. Meanwhile, disastrous pacing not only makes the experience tedious, but […]
The idea of film franchises reaching their expiration date is almost inevitable these days. This is especially apparent in an age where studios foolishly think that creating familiar content will yield profits without fail. Even for the ones with decent […]
It is common to celebrate a heroic act for what it is, and few other filmmakers have illustrated that quite like Clint Eastwood. With Sully and The 15:17 to Paris, he did his best to show the indisputable truth of […]
