This post could also be titled: The Phantom of the Opera: Gerard Butler wasn’t a terrible Phantom. I said it. I don’t think Gerard Butler did a terrible job as The Phantom. Like, in comparison, he’s miles ahead of Russell Crowe in Les Miserables and they’re both ahead of Pierce Brosnan in Mamma Mia! Yes, Butler’s voice isn’t as operatic. In fact, it’s not operatic … Continue reading Movie Musical Monday: The Phantom of the Opera
A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor’s ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit. Network, having been released in 1976, is 42 years old. And, yet, somehow it manages to fit in tremendously well in this day and age. It managed to predict the future, and it’s unbelievably eerie. As the synopsis above states, Network is a film about … Continue reading 64. Network (1976)
Let’s tackle the ultimate movie musical classic, Grease, shall we? As much as I want to hate this musical (and trust me, I want to hate it, a lot), I just can’t. The songs are too catchy, the dancing is wonderful, and the one-liners are constant. HOWEVER, like a lot of people, I do have a major problem with the overall message of the film … Continue reading Movie Musical Monday: Grease
The Ritual on Netflix is a solid freaking monster movie. Holy hell. In short, the film is about a group of friends who reunite to go on a hiking trip and come across something horrifying. In long, this film is about a group of friends who reunite to go on a hiking trip and come across something horrifying and KEEP ME IN A STATE OF … Continue reading Netflix Hidden Gems: The Ritual
GUYS. The Bohemian Rhapsody teaser trailer was released earlier today. If you haven’t seen it yet, here: Bohemian Rhapsody Trailer So, the only reason I didn’t write anything about it earlier was because I needed to watch it several more times throughout the day to really get my feelings straight. I have come to this conclusion: If this film is not good, I will burn a … Continue reading Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) Trailer Release First Thoughts
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is some of the best writing John Hughes ever did. Now, I know what you’re going to say: But, what about The Breakfast Club? And, I hear you. This isn’t a conclusion that I’ve come to lightly. I’ve thought long and hard about this. And, after rewatching both films, I do think that Ferris Bueller’s Day Off has better writing for … Continue reading Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: A Brief Look at the Character Development of Cameron Frye
Retired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job, with the help of his old partner and a young man. It seems very fitting that Clint Eastwood’s last Western would be a Revisionist Western. Having built a career acting in “good guy vs. bad guy” type films, it is refreshing to see that the final one has blurred lines between who is … Continue reading 68. Unforgiven (1992)
The best way I can possibly describe this film is: good and solid. From the story to the acting to the directing, those are the two words that apply most. SPOILERS AHEAD The film sets a tense tone right from the very beginning before we even see the creatures that are doing the hunting. The lack of music during this opening scene greatly helps to … Continue reading A Quiet Place (2018)
So, for several days now, I have been hearing about this film called Veronica. Supposedly, it’s been scaring people so much, that they turn off the film before ever even finishing it. Right away, that puts some pretty high expectations on a horror film. Of course, I was going to watch it. I just finished the film and the main thing that I have to … Continue reading Veronica (2017)
Since its release in 1988, Heathers has been criticized and analyzed repeatedly for its themes of school outcasts and vicious cliques. However, I don’t think that it should be criticized. It’s a wonderful black comedy with a very real message about the inner workings of high school cliques. This film is often mentioned in the same breath as Mean Girls. Even in my own notes, … Continue reading Heathers: A Glimpse at High School Cliques Through the Lens of Black Comedy.
