Alright, folks, Mike here, back again with another deep dive into the cinematic abyss. Today, we’re wrestling with two films that, on the surface, couldn’t be more different, yet both share a peculiar knack for unsettling the viewer: 2017’s Killing of a Sacred Deer and the 1955 noir classic Kiss Me Deadly. Forget your popcorn…
Alright, folks, Mike here, back in the trenches, sifting through the cinematic muck so you don’t have to. Today, we’re wrestling with two films that, on the surface, might seem worlds apart but share a common thread: the human condition, raw and unfiltered. We’re talking about Michael Haneke’s chilling The White Ribbon (2009) and Abbas…
Ingmar Bergman: Two Sides of the Human Coin – A Comparative Review of ‘The Touch’ and ‘Cries & Whispers’ Look, I’ve spent over two decades wading through the muck of Hollywood, dissecting films frame by frame in my LA magazine. My nephew, bless his cotton socks, thought I needed a blog. So, here I am,…
Alright, folks, Mike here, your friendly neighborhood film critic, and today we’re diving into the murky waters of 1953 Ingmar Bergman. I know what you’re thinking, “Bergman? That’s intense, Mike!” And you’re not wrong. But before you run off to watch another Marvel flick, hear me out. We’re looking at two films, both from the…
Alright, folks, let’s talk movies. Not the fluffy, feel-good nonsense, but the real deal. Today, we’re diving into two films that, on the surface, couldn’t be more different: ’The Charm of La Vie’ (1961), a French romantic drama, and ’Chungking Express’ (1994), a Hong Kong crime-tinged romance. One’s a classic, the other a modern cult…
Alright, folks, settle in. Uncle Mike’s here to steer you clear of cinematic quicksand. Today, we’re wrestling with two very different beasts: Decasia (2002) and Desert Hearts (1985). One’s a experimental art piece, the other a heartfelt drama. You know, my nephew, bless his soul, convinced me to do this blog. Said I was too…
Kurosawa’s Dawn and a Void’s Descent: A Cinephile’s Journey Look, I’ve spent over 20 years in this town, seen more celluloid than a drive-in projector, and my nephew, bless his heart, thought a blog was a good idea. So here I am, Mike, your friendly neighborhood film critic, trying to help you folks navigate the…
