Shiva Baby
Short, to the point, but sour instead of sweet, Shiva Baby is a rollercoaster of a film
JOHN WICK CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM: Martial Arts, Stigmata and Russian Folklore
In his latest essay, Nicolo Grasso completes his odyssey through the John Wick influences by discussing its third chapter.
JOHN WICK CHAPTER 2: Westerns, Classicism and the Divine Comedy
In his latest essay, Nicolo Grasso continues his journey to the John Wick universe by identifying the influences behind its second chapter.
JOHN WICK: Noir, Action and Greek Mythology
In his latest essay, Nicolo Grasso examines the influences found in the genetic code of John Wick.
Pixie
Pixie chugs along well enough
The Uncut Gems Podcast - Episode 12: The Mummy and The Mummy Returns
In this episode of The Uncut Gems Podcast we discuss The Mummy and The Mummy Returns as a re-imagination of an early Hollywood classic into a modern adventure romp.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - S1E3: Power Broker
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is taking too long to get to the point
ClapperCast - Episode 46: Ben Wheatley's In the Earth & 2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
On this week of ClapperCast, the team gives their thoughts on In the Earth & the 2021 Oscar Nominated Short Films!
Concrete Cowboy
Concrete Cowboy manages to rise above the typical coming-of-age drama with strong performances from its actors
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - S1E2: The Star-Spangled Man
The set piece of the week falls shy of the heights of the show’s opener
Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Snyder expects his audience to care far more for his characters than his films have put in the time and effort to make them compelling
The Uncut Gems Podcast - Episode 11: Bringing Out The Dead
In this episode of The Uncut Gems Podcast we discuss Martin Scorsese’s Bringing Out The Dead, a forgotten spiritual successor to Taxi Driver and a potent well of thematic richness.
ClapperCast - Episode 45: Godzilla vs. Kong, Emma Seligman's Shiva Baby, & Ricky Staub's Concrete Cowboy
On this week of ClapperCast, the team gives their thoughts on Godzilla vs. Kong, Emma Seligman's Shiva Baby, Ricky Staub's Concrete Cowboy, and the shakeups on the Disney release schedule including Luca and Black Widow!
Slamdance Shorts Round-Up
A round-up of the impressive Short films at the 2021 Slamdance Film Festival
The Uncut Gems Podcast - Episode 10: Congo
In this episode of The Uncut Gems Podcast we discuss Frank Marshall’s 1995 Congo, an action romp that is too ridiculous and unhinged to be left forgotten.
ClapperCast - Episode 44: Legendary’s MonsterVerse
On this week of ClapperCast, the team gives their thoughts on Legendary's MonsterVerse including 2014's Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, & Godzilla: King of the Monsters!
Godzilla vs. Kong
Godzilla vs. Kong fails to deliver on its epic monster-fighting promises
After America
After America is hampered by its shortcomings.
SOUND OF METAL: Shallowing a Great Premise
In his latest essay, Martin Velev takes a critical look at Sound of Metal.
Quentin Tarantino: A French New Wave Filmmaker
To celebrate Quentin Tarantino’s birthday, Jakub Flasz takes a deep dive into his filmography to identify it as a work of a French New Wave filmmaker.