Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
CW: Dog deaths. It's fairly obvious they are props, and they are not killed on screen, but you do see some emotional reactions upon their discovery.
Coming of age. Courage. There's no place like home.
The film was like a collection of beautiful video essays, with each author sharing their own piece of a fascinating mosaic. I kept having the thought that the third season of Twin Peaks is MY Wizard of Oz. I think about it every day, and it touches everything I create. I'm so grateful for David Lynch.
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
*some CW listed at end of review*
If you're a parent or caregiver and you're not feeling guilty enough about a child's screentime and emotional well-being, this film is for you.
If you've ever felt ill-suited to the caregiver role, or that you have no idea how to interface with a child in turmoil, or if you've ever made some well-meaning missteps in judgement to get through the day, this film is for you as well.
Now on to the…
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
*Review and rating take into account the year of this film's release.
This is a timely film with a wonderful ending scene. Worth a rewatch or a new viewing.
But let me be clear. There is a blatant lack of personality and character development for Evey. This is not unusual. But for a film with an otherwise pertinent message and a well-paced plotline with historical backstory, I expected more for her.
Not to mention the extremely confusing reveal that a…