In 2017, Denis Villeneuve did the impossible by creating a sequel to a beloved original directed by Ridley Scott. A sequel to Blade Runner. It was a project that could only fail.
It did not fail.
Not critically, and not in hearts of fans of the Blade Runner universe. Blade Runner 2049, a commercial disappointment, was the perfect sequel to the venerated, commercially disappointing original.
So, could we get the impossible again with Gladiator 2? Could we get another perfect…
I've been listening to the Furiosa soundtrack ever since yesterday. I listened to it while I was driving into work this morning, I listened to it while I was working, I listened to it on the way back from work, and I listened to it while working out. I might even listen to it in bed tonight, but if I did that, I wouldn't be getting any sleep. Because the soundtrack, much like the film itself, is an adrenaline shot.…
(Written on 30/07/2023)
No major spoilers.
If there's anything that Nolan does well, it's having a strong opening. I can't think of another director who can match him in this respect.
Every time I begin watching a Nolan film for the first time, it feels like I could be about to watch the greatest film of all time. Even his not-so-great movies have an initial strong hook. Oppenheimer is no different.
The beginning parts of the film do set the…
I already knew I was going to like this film before I watched it. Even if I didn't like it, I would still like it. Some directors get a free pass, and Linklater has earned a free pass for life. If I didn't like the film, then it would be a "me" problem. I'm simply not able to comprehend Linklater's artistry.
Well, the good news is that I did like the film. No, I actually liked it. It is a…
