How lucky are we that get to live at the same time as John Williams? So many of the movies we all know and love would not be the same without him.
Thank you, John Williams.
How lucky are we that get to live at the same time as John Williams? So many of the movies we all know and love would not be the same without him.
Thank you, John Williams.
8.5/10 = Really Liked!
Animation gets stereotyped as a medium for children, but as Guillermo del Toro said, “animation is a medium, not a genre - nor an interest for kids & families only.
Memoir for a Snail focuses on some of the many “dark” experiences of life - death, depression, bullying, abuse, heck even sprinkle in some religious fanaticism, but it showcases how so many people fall into their own shells because of the tremendous weighted punches that life throws…
Sean Wang creates a warm love letter to his paternal and maternal grandmothers - at only around 15 minutes, the short documentary captures so much feeling. I love how Sean is not an outside observer, but a piece of this documentary - both of his grandmothers “break the fourth wall” and talk to him about his influence in their lives and the energy he brings them when he’s around. It is a reminder of the privilege to grow old, especially…
Yeah okay, second viewing - 10/10 = LOVED, this film is operating on a high cinematic level, and easily one of my favorite films of 2024.
So my first viewing was on a pretty crappy screen, and my second viewing was much better. Many of my complaints with my first viewing were about pacing and some emotional depth which, turns out, were a big byproduct of not really being able to see many of the scenes lol. The sound in…