Tag Archives: 3/5
Blindspot 2016: The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Three eccentric criminals and Humphrey Bogart as a private eye join together in this classic film noir which has captured the imaginations of viewers since its release. The plot synopsis for The Maltese Falcon (1941, dir. John Huston) is as follows: Sam Spade is a partner in a private-eye firm who finds himself hounded by […]
Blindspot 2016: Jellyfish Eyes (2015)
Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami is well known for his highly imaginative style, his use of bright colours, and cartoon imagery. In his directorial film debut, Murakami brings us Jellyfish Eyes (or, Mememe no Kurage), released in 2013 in Japan, and 2015 in the United States. Jellyfish Eyes is an adventurous story about family, friendship, […]
Thoughts On… Knight of Cups (2015)
Director Terrence Malick really is a master of experimental cinema – both in terms of experimental content and visual direction. His newest endeavour, Knight of Cups (2015), follows in the same vein as his previous films The Tree of Life (2011) and To The Wonder (2012). But does it live up to Malick’s reputation as […]
Thoughts on… Trainwreck (2015)
Directed by Judd Apatow, Trainwreck (2015) is a romantic comedy written by Amy Schumer, with her characteristic sharp wit and sexual overtones. Its synopsis is as follows: Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy. (source) I actually saw this […]
Thoughts on… To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
A comedy film about three beautiful drag queens on a cross-country journey, To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar (1995, dir. Beeban Kidron) has a lot of heart and some gorgeous costume choices. Here’s the synopsis: After Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson win a major New York drag contest and a trip to Hollywood, […]
Thoughts on… Super Size Me (2004)
I recently re-watched Super Size Me (2004, dir. Morgan Spurlock), a documentary film about our troubled relationship with a certain red and yellow fast food restaurant chain, and one man’s quest to push his body to the limit of its saturated fat intake. A synopsis: While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan […]
Thoughts on… Jurassic World (2015)
Probably one of my more anticipated films of 2015, Jurassic World (2015, dir. Colin Trevorrow) is the fourth in a series of dinosaur adventures that began with Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg back in 1993. The plot is as follows: 22 years after the original Jurassic Park failed, the new park (also known as […]
The Beach Party Blogathon: Orca (1977)
A tale of vengeance and seaside misadventure, Orca (1977, dir. Michael Anderson) isn’t exactly a party at the beach, but it is definitely a very unique viewing experience. Orca tells the story of Captain Nolan (Richard Harris), who captures wild marine animals to sell them to aquariums, to pay off the mortgage for his boat and eventual […]
I Know That Voice (2013): Quick-shot review!
A documentary about the people behind the voices that we know and love, I Know That Voice (2013, dir. Lawrence Shapiro) teaches its viewers about the art and careers of famous voice artists, such as John DiMaggio, Tara Strong, Seth Green, Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Jim Ward, and more. The documentary is broken up into […]
Graphic Horror Blogathon: From Hell (2001)
This March there are a number of amazing blogathons running, one of which is the Graphic Horror Blogathon over at Flights, Tights, & Movie Nights. This blogathon focuses on horror films adapted from graphic novels, and there are a lot of great films slated for reviews, so it’s well worth checking them out! I chose […]
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