Krzysztof Kieslowski is really obsessed with chance. I think the concept of this film is very flawed. It seems like if I were to just read a plot synopsis, I would think that it was a cheap attempt to wrap up the trilogy. Kieslowski's execution and incredibly strong philosophical foundation elevate the story beyond what it ever could have been. It's also my favorite of the three.
What Red does slightly better than the other two in the trilogy is…
This is a film that earns points from me only because of the influence it has. Unlike the other film I watched about the pains of adolescence, this one did nothing to capture me, nor did it ever engage me in the story. There are some really great performances, but there isn't much for me to say about much else.
The lead role, played by Jean-Pierre Leaud, is the single finest child performance I have ever seen. I was captivated…
I'm thoroughly spooked. Like seriously. I didn't make it to the early show, so I had to see it late. God damn it snow, why do you always ruin stuff. The VVitch is the directorial debut for Robert Eggers and boy it does not seem like it. The VVitch is a mature, patient, and thoroughly tense and scary horror film. I'm not a really big fan of the horror genre, but when one gets hype like this, I have to…
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
The Lobster - Indoctrination to Romantic Love
Yorgos Lanthimos has made quite a name for himself since 2009 when he came out with his masterpiece Dogtooth. Since then he has made two more feature films; Alps, which is very good, but was lacking in some areas; and The Lobster, which I will be talking about in this short essay. The Lobster is an unconventional love story, as described by the poster, and it certainly is that. We follow our protagonist…
