Directed by: Darren AronofskyWritten by: Samuel D. Hunter (based on his play)Cast: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, Samantha MortonThe Whale centers around Charlie, an overweight man who lives alone. It is clear he prefers to be alone but is constantly forced to interact with people throughout the film. Each additional character is introduced during a time of … [Read more...] about The Whale
Drama
The Banshees of Inisherin
Written and Directed by: Martin McDonaghCast: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry KeoghanThe Banshees of Inisherin is described as a “Black Tragicomedy." This film is so relentlessly sad and funny at the same time. I left needing to just sit and digest. It was the first film to make me feel like I should arrive at the cinema emotionally prepared. With that in … [Read more...] about The Banshees of Inisherin
Empire of Light
Written and Directed by: Sam MendesCast: Michael Ward, Olivia Colman, Colin Firth Before I begin my review, I will say it is a shame Empire of Light has not received more Academy Award nominations. I believe the screenplay and both the leads deserved at least a nomination. At its core Empire of Light is a film about love but also a love for films and cinema. It is surprising … [Read more...] about Empire of Light
Avatar: The Way of Water
Directed by: James CameronWritten by: James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda SilverCast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet The James Cameron Avatar films can be viewed as entertaining in one of two ways. The first is the commercial buzz of “the most expensive movie ever made” and all that comes with that. The second is the intentionality … [Read more...] about Avatar: The Way of Water
Women Talking
Directed by: Sarah PolleyWritten by: Sarah Polley, based on the novel by Miriam ToewsCast: Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley Women Talking is a film adaptation of Miriam Toews's work, who wrote her book as a reaction to real-life events that occurred while living in a Mennonite Community in Bolivia. Women Talking is deliberately ambiguous with its setting because, … [Read more...] about Women Talking
