The dichotomy between our actual desires and the perception of our desires is one that can render us torn. Only upon self discovery can we be mended.
Anora’s first act is intoxicating. Whilst there’s better depictions of debauchery, the chemistry of the cast coupled by the witty though seamless humour makes the film incredibly enjoyable, whilst moving the plot forwards.
Madison and Eydelshteyn are electrifying.
I am in awe of some of the dark humour in Anora, as I found…
An aesthetic that enhances the comedy coupled with insane chemistry makes this such a delight. Some gags are genius, others don’t stick the landing as much.
Super enjoyable, but definitely not comedic peak.
Hedonism can run amok when allowed to fester; its only remedy is the sheer desire to seek improvement, by indulging in what’s truly important.
Robert Eggers and Jarin Blaschke have done it again, officially becoming one of my favourites in the industry. Nosferatu is visually stunning, though not as visually striking as The Lighthouse or The Northman, it is a feast for the eyes regardless.
Whilst I found being thrown into the supernatural element from the very get go to…
Ignorance is in indeed bliss, for knowledge of the truth is an unsettling one; one that makes virtue and direction harder to seek.
In typical A24 fashion, Heretic had me absolutely hooked from its very beginning, up until the third act. From there, I couldn’t bear my suspension of disbelief, which somewhat broke my immersion. Albeit the third act offers the most thematic ambiguity and rewatch-ability.
It’s incredibly impressive seeing a gripping film set in one location purely relying…
