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Hereditary

The film tells the story of a dysfunctional family, revolving around a frustrated miniature artist named Annie (Toni Collette). At the beginning of the movie, Annie grieves her mother’s death. They were estranged until her mother started suffering from dementia. Annie’s not overwrought by the death but experiences spooks while in her workshop one night.Continue reading “Hereditary”

I, Tonya

After long admiring its nouveau Americana soundtrack, I finally sat down and watched Craig Gillespie’s I, Tonya, a critical darling from 2017 that stars Aussie actress Margot Robbie as its titular heroine full of gumption. Crafted with extraordinary, ethereal ice skating shots, the film develops a narrative about class and domestic violence. It offers anContinue reading “I, Tonya”

Pariah

Illuminated by warm orange and pink lights, Dee Rees’ Pariah (2011) is an emotionally raw coming-of-age film about a queer Black teenager named Alike (Adepero Oduye), who comes from a conservative, dysfunctional family living in Brooklyn. Rees (best known for her work in Mudbound), the movie’s director-writer, takes us on Alike’s journey. She divides the film betweenContinue reading “Pariah”

On Saoirse Ronan: Brooklyn and Lady Bird

Ever since I watched her host Saturday Night Live, Saoirse Ronan has caught my attention. I recognized her from her early work in The Lovely Bones but hadn’t explored her most recent works yet. Two of my favorite performances from her so far include John Crowley’s Brooklyn and Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird. Both received positiveContinue reading “On Saoirse Ronan: Brooklyn and Lady Bird”

Memo on Misc. Gory Horror Films

I’ve made it over the hill! The romantic comedy hill! The Notting Hill. Hugh Grant’s charm has worn off, for the most part. I’ve been waiting for something to bring me back to life, to strike inspiration, to move me. It turns out that horror movies hit the sweet spot. This week, I indulged myself withContinue reading “Memo on Misc. Gory Horror Films”

Wonder Woman

Patty Jenkin’s Wonder Woman was damn great. Perhaps it’s because of the messy, often times misogynistic political climate, but I found myself more inspired than ever after watching this superhero film. Usually, I snooze during action sequences, but golly, wow, Gal Gadot, who plays Wonder Woman, can kick butt in a really dignified and venerable way.Continue reading “Wonder Woman”