Author: Carson Timar
1994 in Film: Pom Poko
Where generally when it comes to Studio Ghibli and anime film in general, the majority of the attention goes towards the works of Hayao Miyazaki….
Film Review: Da 5 Bloods (2020)
There are a series of directors that carry such a weight to their filmography, that every time they release a project it becomes a major…
Film Review: Shirley (2020)
One of the most exciting parts of finding a new and unique voice in cinema who creates a truly standout cinematic experience, is seeing what…
Film Review: The Departure (2020)
Every year, countless directors make their directorial debuts offering new voices and perspectives, which have the power to leave a surprising impact on audiences with…
Festival de Cannes Review: BPM (Beats per Minute) (2017)
The AIDS crisis remains one of the most horrific times for the LGBTQ+ community, leaving an entire generation scarred with death and loss. Robin Campillo‘s…
Festival de Cannes Review: The Ballad of Narayama (1983)
One of the many hidden gems within 1950’s Japanese cinema is 1958’s The Ballad of Narayama, which is a masterpiece with supreme depth and emotions….
Academy Awards Changes Opens Door for Streaming and VOD Films
As the world continues to adapt to the ever-evolving COVID-19 Pandemic, it was only a matter of time until the Academy of Motion Picture Arts…
1957 in Film: I Am Waiting
Japanese cinema from the 1950s remains one of the strongest periods in film ever. With masters in cinema such as Yasujirō Ozu, Keisuke Kinoshita, and,…
1957 in Film: A King in New York
In the middle of the McCarthy communist-hunt, Charlie Chaplin ended up being exiled from the United States due to his open criticisms of the government…
Film Review: Little Women (2019)
If Film Twitter were the ones to find the magical genie lamp from Aladdin and use its power to make a movie, chances are 2019’s…
Film Review: Uncut Gems
HOWARD! Uncut Gems has been a film to grow and expand since debuting at the 2019 Telluride Film Festival. Easily becoming A24’s biggest awards season…
Film Review: 1917
From the very start of the year, Sam Mendes’s 1917 has loomed over 2019, waiting until the last minute to drop and make its impact…
Film Review: Star Wars, The Rise of Skywalker
There has never been a review that has caused more nerves while preparing to write it than this one. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker…
Film Review: The King
Since his breakout role as the sexually confused teenager Elio in Call Me By Your Name, a large portion of Film Twitter (including myself) have…