We’ve seen our fair share of plane-set thrillers. We’ve gotten the old-school thrills of Air Force One, the psychological thrills of Flightplan, and the out-and-out absurdity of Non-Stop, to name a few. 7500, the new film from first-time director Patrick Vollrath, goes for a much more claustrophobic experience. Set entirely within the cockpit of a […]
‘The Vast Of Night’ Is A Stylistically Impressive Debut
It’s always exciting to see a new director come onto the scene, with such clear filmmaking vision and an ability to make the most out of the minimal budget they are forced to work with. As is the case with Andrew Patterson‘s minimalist debut The Vast of Night. The story may feel like a Twilight […]
‘The High Note’ Plays A Familiar Melody And Mostly Falls Flat
Do you ever have that feeling when you’re watching a movie, and you ask yourself “how many times have I seen a story like this done like this before?” The High Note is one of those movies during which I asked myself this question. And when a film plays out almost exactly how you would […]
‘Normal People’ Is An Achingly Romantic Love Story And So Much More
When it comes to the romance genre, I tend to get more out of the stories that are unconventionally told or presented, whether it be the walk-and-talk of Before Sunrise or the bold headiness of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. These unique modes of storytelling often are more successful at conveying the emotional truths […]
‘Onward’ Is A Fairly Straightforward But Emotionally True Fantasy Adventure
Pixar has dipped its toes in various genre waters, and at their best, they blend of unfettered imagination, clever humor, and well-earned emotional gravitas. With their latest film, Onward, Pixar returns to the realm of full-fledged fantasy for an adventure of self-discovery and brotherhood. Though the film never makes full use of its unique setup, […]