Category: Film

Movie Breakdown: Poor Things

Pre-Screening Stance: I absolutely love The Favourite, so I’m more than ready to see another collaboration between Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone, especially since Poor Things looks like some kind of tripped out version of...

Movie Breakdown: Eileen

Pre-Screening Stance: This particular “pre-screening stance” is a little weird for me. I managed to catch Eileen back in September at Fantastic Fest, and I went in only knowing that it starred Anne Hathaway and...

Movie Breakdown: Dream Scenario

Pre-Screening Stance: Dream Scenario looks funny, interesting, and – most importantly – worthy of having Nicolas Cage as its star. Fingers crossed that it lives up to the hype I’ve amassed for it. Post-Screening Ramble:...

Movie Breakdown: Next Goal Wins

Pre-Screening Stance: Thor: Love And Thunder was so terrible that it’s now easy to side-eye Taika Waititi and wonder if he’s still got any of the magic that helped him create standout films like Hunt...

Movie Breakdown: May December

Pre-Screening Stance: May December looks like the sort of movie that would be featured on Lifetime, but I’m still looking forward to it. The cast is rock solid, and I’m a fan of Todd Haynes,...

In Review: Austin Film Fest 2023

Well, I didn’t see a whole lot at this year’s Austin Film Fest, but what I did manage to catch was great. See below for a recap. SALTBURN Plot: A poor kid befriends a rich...

Movie Breakdown: Priscilla

Pre-Screening Stance: I’m a really big fan of Sofia Coppola, so I’m just naturally inclined to be excited about a new film from her. With that being said, Priscilla looks great and I’ve heard nothing...

Movie Breakdown: Five Nights At Freddy’s

Pre-Screening Stance: I’ve never played the Five Nights At Freddy’s games, so I can’t speak to whether or not the film looks like it’s going to be a faithful adaptation. What I can note though...

Movie Breakdown: Dicks: The Musical

Pre-Screening Stance: I don’t believe I’m alone in thinking that Dicks: The Musical looks absolutely ridiculous (possibly in a good way). Here’s hoping it’s as funny as it is raunchy. Post-Screening Ramble: If you’re looking...