Bong Joon-ho, you are my hero. Keep making 'em like this and I'll keep watching.
The above is what I wrote in my review of Okja in 2017. So I guess I asked for this.
Mickey 17 is Okja except instead of a giant pig, we have a gullible and mostly innocent man in Mickey Barnes. There are echos of Snowpiercer as well.
Mickey 17 is no Parasite, but it is classic Bong Joon Ho.
The film diverges quite a…
Alternative title: Mean Cardinals.
Austrian/Swiss director, Edward Berger, who previously directed the 2022 remake of All Quiet on the Western Front - a film I did not enjoy - leaves me thoroughly entertained with Conclave. A window into the ancient Catholic tradition of electing a new pope, this film is presented as a red-robed, gold-gilded, Italian cathedral, turtle swimming thriller. Even though you instantly identify the key characters, their personality tropes and motivations, the film works so well that I…
Everybody was all about Madonna when this came out, but there was Patricia Arquette, working her butt off.
I really enjoyed this. Ellen Burstyn is a gem. The soundtrack is great. I wish Marty’s catalogue had more female driven films.
I feel shamed that it has taken me nine years to get around to watching Samson and Delilah. My shame is driven further when, as I watch the film unfold, I witness the dismissive interactions of 'white' Australians with both characters, particularly with Delilah. The plight of our indigenous peoples will never be rectified while we continue to plunder their culture and turn away or ignore how our invasion has damaged our own.
This film is a tragedy wrapped in…
It’s not Dakota Johnson’s fault. Other than for her judgment in agreeing to this.
The worst kind of Austen / modern spin / self aware / Fleabag-esque/ romcom instead of wry intelligent longing / zero chemistry with either major lead. The dialogue alone is cringe worthy.
I felt nothing. Other than deep disappointment.
