My ranking of the top 5 films at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival Honorable Mention: The Zone of Interest The Zone of Interest provided another interesting viewpoint of this time in history that isn’t typically shown; how these people are just living and going about their daily lives all the while horrific injustices take…
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The Farooqi Bros review the films from the first week of New York Film Festival. Including: Poor Things May December Boy and the Heron Maestro Hit Man
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Oppenheimer is a dense and horrifyingly brilliant character study, with Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey JR delivering career-defining performances. It’s experimental, gut-wrenching, and masterfully shot and scored. Christopher Nolan cements himself as an all-time great director. When it comes to the conversation of the best director in Hollywood, few directors rival the visionary storytelling prowess…
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Below is my current mid-year ranking of all the new 2023 releases I’ve seen so far, with some quick thoughts on each film. As of right now, these are my current ratings and ranking for each but they are subject to change by the end of the year when heavy hitters such as Oppenheimer, Dune:…
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The Panic In Needle Park was an innovative film that features a powerful performance from early Al Pacino during his prime “Godfather” era. Young Al Pacino and his older self almost feel like two vastly different actors, each with a unique, evolving style, so it’s always nice to see more of his younger work that…
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Full Metal Jacket is an absolutely incredible film, helmed by the legendary Stanley Kubrick. Kubrick is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to create thought-provoking narratives and this film followed suit. But this felt even more unique in the sense that it feels almost like two distinct movies in one, each…
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Her (2013), directed by the inventive Spike Jonze, is a deeply engaging movie that manages to captivate you with its vividly stunning cinematography. What strikes you about this film right from the start is the way it’s remarkably shot. Visually, it’s a breathtaking delight with every scene meticulously framed, creating a mesmerizing display of colors…
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Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver was a remarkable portrayal of 70’s New York, capturing its unfiltered and vivid essence. Without holding back, Scorsese unveils the raw and gritty side of the city, delivering a powerful yet challenging experience for viewers. Robert De Niro delivers an unforgettable performance as Travis Bickle, a troubled taxi driver. De Niro…
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Serpico (1973) is yet another testament to Al Pacino’s acting prowess, with his grounded portrayal of Frank Serpico, an honest cop in a cesspool of corruption. Pacino’s performance ranges from restrained and nuanced to explosive, each emotional beat landing with precision. This was a role that demanded a certain level of vulnerability and moral intensity,…
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The Hunt or Jagten, directed by Thomas Vinterberg, is a foreign film that masterfully defies predictability, weaving a narrative that veers off the typical narrative path and plunges into an emotionally charged story of innocence and persecution. It’s through this sense of unpredictability that the story finds its core strength, becoming an incredibly compelling examination…
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Warning: This article may contain spoilers from Andor Episode 9 There’s a prison break looming. Andor returned this week following last week’s episode, “Narkina 5”, which introduced us to Cassian’s (Diego Luna) prison of the same name. Here we were introduced to how Imperial incarceration operates. Thanks to StarWars.com, we know that Cassian has spent over thirty…
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Star Wars animation returned to Disney+ today with Tales of the Jedi, a six-episode event featuring parables built around Jedi from the prequel era. The series takes its animation style from its predecessors The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch, and brings the return of some fan-favorite characters. While the short episodes come and go…
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Warning: This article may contain spoilers from Andor Episode 7 Following the excellent conclusion to the Aldhani arc, Andor returned this week with its seventh episode. Taking a reprieve from its traditional three-episode arcs, Episode 7, titled “Announcement” takes the opportunity to let audiences breathe after an action-packed mid-season finale. Showrunner Tony Gilroy spoke on the Empire…
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Nearly four years since its announcement, Lucasfilm’s newest live-action series, Andor, premieres tomorrow on Disney+. This debut comes off the heels of Lucasfilm and parent company Disney removing director Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron from its upcoming release calendar. This removal aligns with reports that Lucasfilm is concentrating further releases towards streaming as opposed to theatrical,…
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Thor: Love and Thunder ultimately feels like two disjointed movies crammed into its brief two-hour run-time. Over-saturating an otherwise serious subtext with Marvel’s goofiest jokes and gags, the film never allows the poignant moments to truly land. Taika Waititi returns to the Thor franchise after soft-rebooting the character in Thor: Ragnarok. My review for the…
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