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The Lighthouse (2019)
A Masterpiece
While many would tack up the brilliantly terrifying degradation of mental health of our main characters to "narrative incoherence", I beg to differ. This film is an excellent portrayal of close quarters relationships and the monotony of being cooped up in a seeming purgatory. This film will inevitably succumb to the pitfalls of being labeled as a film doing "____ for the sake of _____" by those who come in assuming the worst of an artsy film with in black and white and with a weird aspect ratio. If you come in with an open mind and take in the movie, you will enjoy it. Don't be an anti-artistic chud.
Vivarium (2019)
Visually interesting, but fails to deliver
The film has a simple yet gripping concept that will leave you following for at least the first 45 minutes. The film wastes no time in allowing the characters to understand what is going on and how to tackle their predicament, much unlike other horror movies. Besides the enjoyable first half of the movie, the film chugs along on a predictable path barring an excellent moment that break up the monotony. This is not to mention the "moral" or "omen" surrounding this film being so incredibly on the nose and blatant that if you aren't a 17 year old writing your first song lyrics, your eyes will be rolling.
Drive (2011)
A Neo-Noir Staple
Drive is a tempered, intentional, and clinical film with short but oh so glorious outburst of rage, not unlike its main character. The main allure of Drive to me is the cinematography's ability to play with light and omitting visibility while retaining key details. The outline of faces, a well lit indent of an eye socket, and other choices play into an almost new wave 80s album cover aesthetic that pairs incredibly well with the soundtrack.
Steve Jobs (2015)
Unable to recapture the greatness of The Social Network
This is Aaron Sorkin's second film about a technological megalomaniac billionaire. However, the film does not feel like a monotonous retouching of similar themes due to the differences between the two film's main characters. This film is bolstered by an amazing score by the same creators of the score for The Social Network. If you know anything about the soundtrack of that film, you know that's a great start.
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Dryly absurd and ultimately heartfelt
With any Wes Anderson film there comes aesthetically pleasing absurdity and dry, witty, humor. These characteristics are found in spades in The Royal Tenenbaums, however, alongside these is tones and story elements that may pluck at the heartstrings of anyone with poor or otherwise unconventional familial relations. Overall, this film is a heartfelt letter to the dysfunctional family with clear understanding of the oddly beautiful harmony of unharmonious people.
Rushmore (1998)
Comedic romp through a realism adjacent world.
Much of the Wes Anderson filmography can be described as "realism-adjacent" and this film is certainly no exception. Rushmore serves as a playfully comedic ride through a world similar to our own with noticable quirks from where liberties are taken for the benefit of aesthetics. Overall a strong focus of this movie is placed on overall aesthetics and cinematography while still leaving room for amazingly funny scenes.
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976)
On the nose, but enjoyable.
There is little below the surface of this film. It presents an intriguing premace and sticks with it rather predictably. Nonetheless, it is quite enjoyable to follow this compelling story.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
Another Sorkin Masterwork
While I am partial to the amazing character dynamics of The Social Network, the same capfivating dynamics are found here. Dynamic use of dialouge bouncing from one location to another allows us to understand the habitats of the characters without constant direct explanation.
Overall, as expected this film delivers on what we lock about Aaron Sorkin's work, alongside great performances from this star studded cast.
Gummo (1997)
Good Ideas, Inconsistent Execution
While Gummo is a film that is constantly spilled over by teenage film nerds, it really isn't the best showcase of experimental film. No matter how much particular scenes leave me spellbound, disgusted, and intrigued, Gummo has too many scenes that override what I enjoyed about others. Incoherence can be charming but portions of the film do not add to the overall themes and mood that make parts of this film great.
Sicko (2007)
Over a decade later...
Somehow, 13 years after its release, this film highlights the failures of the American for profit healthcare system that still prevail to this day. While not as emotionally gripping as bowling for columbine, the issue it follows is even more of a hot topic today during the 2020 election.
Bowling for Columbine (2002)
Important then, Important now
An eye opening film to how nearly 20 years later we are still combatting the same issues of rights meeting civic duty. The question of "Even if I can, should I?". Through Michael Moore's comedically cynical lens we explore the array of supposed answers to why American atrocities happen. Which all ends with one of the most satisfyingly cathartic moments in documentary history: Michael Moore's interview with Charlton Heston turned confrontation. Overall, this film remains powerful nearly 2 decades later.