Ingmar Bergman: Two Sides of the Same Confessional Coin – A Comparative Review Look, I’ve spent more time in darkened theaters than a bat in a cave, and let me tell you, choosing a movie shouldn’t feel like a chore. It should be exciting. So, you’re staring at your streaming service, overwhelmed. I get it….
Blow-Up vs. Blue Is the Warmest Color: A Cinephile’s Guide to Two Worlds Apart Look, I’ve spent more time in darkened theaters than a vampire at a tanning salon. Twenty years I’ve run this rag, seen more celluloid than a film projector. My nephew, bless his cotton socks, thinks the internet is the future. So,…
To Wonder or Wander Aimlessly? A Comparative Dive into ‘To the Wonder’ and ‘Knight of Cups’ Look, I’ve spent over 20 years dissecting movies. I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. My nephew, bless his cotton socks, thought this old dog could learn new tricks, so here I am, blogging. Today, we’re…
Alright, settle in folks, it’s your pal Mike here, back again to save you from another night of cinematic disappointment. This week, we’re diving into the murky waters of Terrence Malick, a director who seems to think a movie is just a collection of pretty shots and mumbled dialogue. I’m talking about Knight of Cups…
Dreams vs. Smiles: A Cinephile’s Guide to 1955 Classics Look, I’ve spent more time in darkened theaters than a bat in a cave. Twenty years running this rag, ‘Mike’s Flick Picks,’ here in LA, and my nephew, bless his cotton socks, finally dragged me into this internet thingy. So, here I am, your guide to…
Traffic vs. Umbrellas of Cherbourg: A Cinephile’s Guide to Choosing Your Next Watch Look, choosing a movie shouldn’t feel like defusing a bomb. You want entertainment, not a film studies lecture. So let’s cut the crap and talk about two films as different as a LA freeway and a rainy street in France: Traffic (2000)…
Feathered Fury vs. Waves of Emotion: Deconstructing Hitchcock’s The Birds and von Trier’s Breaking the Waves Look, I’ve spent over 20 years in this town, seen more celluloid than a drive-in projector, and my nephew, bless his cotton socks, thinks I need a blog. So, here I am, Mike, your seasoned film critic, ready to…
Love, Loss, and Lumber: A Look at ‘Song of the Scarlet Flower’ and ‘Summer with Monika’ Alright, folks, Mike here. Let’s talk pictures. Not the kind you hang on the wall, but the kind that flicker on a screen and try to grab your attention for a couple of hours. Today, we’re diving into two…
Alright, folks, Mike here, back in the saddle. My nephew, bless his cotton socks, convinced me to start this…blog thing. Said people need to hear the truth, not some rose-tinted, fanboy drivel. So, here I am, wading through the celluloid swamp, trying to help you folks find something worth your precious time. Today, we’re tackling…
Alright, folks, Mike here, your friendly neighborhood film critic, back with another dose of cinematic truth. Today, we’re diving into two films that, on the surface, couldn’t be more different: François Truffaut’s 1962 French New Wave classic Jules and Jim, and Akira Kurosawa’s 1980 epic Kagemusha. One’s a whirlwind of love and existentialism, the other…
