A great movie ties different storylines together, attaches you to its characters and expands on the creativity of its underlying idea. “Jupiter Ascending” does none of this and instead relies on the...
I have a small secret: I'm a huge sucker for romantic comedies. From “Annie Hall” and “When Harry Met Sally” to “My Best Friend's Wedding” and “Pretty Woman,” I've always found myself so...
“American Sniper” is a film built on parallels, which work by making the viewer draw connections between scenes. Perhaps the most alarming parallel comes right at the beginning of the movie when newly-deployed...
It has been five weeks since the start of 2015, and “American Sniper” has already solidified itself as a practically indomitable contender for the most controversial film of the year.
From aggregating,...
Whether it has spouted from our associations from childhood or the oft-targeted audience of younger generations, animation in film has long sought validation as a viable medium for adults.
This can...
I have not read "A Brief History of Time" nor do I consider myself a regular student of popular science.
However, chances are if you mention Stephen Hawking’s name in passing, images of stars, space...
Rarely have I left the theater feeling so conflicted and in all the right ways.
“Interstellar” is perhaps one of the most entrancing and visually stunning films to hit theaters within my lifetime,...
Perhaps one of the more brilliant releases of this year, David Fincher's “Gone Girl” is more than just a piece seeking to entertain its audience.
Often dependent on unexpected reveals and altered...
