Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
I've now seen a few films within this type of genre, especially within Japanese media. This documentary/found footage type of horror can be hit or miss for me and I felt like this one definitely felt more real than a lot of them. The sudden intercutting of news segments and talk shows were jarring in the best of ways, providing stark contrast to the slightly slower main plot. It was an exciting investigation, connecting the dots and watching as each…
Unlikeable characters making rookie mistakes for an hour and a half
Having only watched The Holdovers and Nebraska before, I felt that this film was a perfect addition to my perception of Payne's style. There's something comforting about the realness and awkward human nature in these characters.
The main focus of Sideways is the dynamic between two friends, which is a trope I enjoy thoroughly when done well. I found the writing perfectly displayed their differences without needing to spell out their entire origin story. I was able to build their…