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What's in a Name 2012
Directed by Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte, and adapted from their very own play, What’s in a Name? (Le Prénom), is a whimsical indulgence, a french dinner party film much in the same vein as Le Diner de Cons, and more recently, Le Jeu. I was captivated from the movie’s introduction, a fun montage, shot in a Wes Anderson, or, perhaps more appropriately, Jean-Pierre Jeunot-esque style. Although that influence is somewhat noticeable throughout the movie, cinematography takes a…
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Ghost in the Shell 2017
An unexpectedly worthy addition to the expansive Ghost in the Shell franchise. Although I was admittedly apprehensive about a Hollywood adaptation, I must concede that there's a hilarious irony to the criticisms of whitewashing the character of the Major (Scarlett Johansson) in a world where bodies are interchangeable, and the related concept of identity (or a lack thereof) is arguably the primary dialogue of the franchise. There is, however, a noticeable lack of this deep, introspective dialogue in this particular…
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The Death of Stalin 2017
Great black comedy. A phenomenally cast, well-written satirical take on an admittedly absurd time and place in history. By not lampooning the Soviet Union to the point of drastically deviating from the truth, Ianucci lets the natural absurdity of the situation and the amply capable cast drive the comedy of the film. The politically satirical tone and influence of The Thick of It and Veep are palpable, and the setting and story of the mid-50s Central Committee greatly benefit from this tone. Hugely enjoyable and absurdly hilarious.
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