First and foremost: Rest in peace, David Lynch.
THE ELEPHANT MAN is not necessarily my favorite David Lynch film, however, it remains an extremely special piece of film for me. It was my introduction to David Lynch's work when I was a kid; before I knew who he was or that I would grow to love film the way I do.
Years later, I would discover ERASERHEAD, and the realization that he is the same man that created a film…
This is the THIRD Akira Kurosawa film to break into my top films of all time, IKIRU is a very meaningful story about a man dying of stomach cancer who, in his final moments, searching for purpose and meaning.
I may not have stomach cancer, but I do feel very connected to the story and protagonist and his situation through my own battles with depression. I often feel like my life is on autopilot and I am just coasting along…
DUGE LV
Oh, this is the most wonderful terrible day of my life.
Of my life.
Shame! they said. Non-Canon, they said! Rian Johnson ruined Star Wars, they said.
Guys, did you even watch The Last Jedi? Because what I just witnessed was the best Star Wars experience since Empire Strikes Back.
Rian Johnson directs the shit out of the movie. He puts all the pieces into place. Rian said it himself. As the middle chapter in the Trilogy, he wanted to focus on the characters and story. And he does it all with ease. Every…
"You're going to want to get good and fucked up before this meal."
In this psycho-noir epic tale, Paul Thomas Anderson delivers a thick cloud of deep dialogue and intense performances than entrances it's viewers.
The narrative by Joanna Newsom is wonderful and a welcome addition to the style.
As usual, Jonny Greenwood's score is spot on with the overall tone.
Paul Thomas Anderson proves again that he is one of the best working today, and Inherent Vice is a unique addition to his arsenal.
