In Midsommar, the horror of a Swedish cult ritual takes a backseat to the horror of a decaying, toxic relationship. Nothing is worse than hanging out with a couple at the end of their relationship. The snide remarks, the palpable tension in the air, the frustrating...
The Souvenir Is A Heartfelt and Insightful Memento
When going back through memories of past events, old friends, and lost loves, it’s easy to get lost in them like a daydream. Trying to remember and re-experience every emotion and sensation like the first time, making sure you can recount as many details as possible....
Three easy fixes that would make ‘Batman v Superman’ a great film
Bless his heart, Zack Snyder really went for it with Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Bless his heart, Zack Snyder really went for it with Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. The film attempts to confront the complexities of morality, justice, revenge, and...
Kyle’s Criterion Corner: Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)
Different shades of tragedy always seem to expound from filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen. Different shades of tragedy always seem to expound from filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen. For 30 years they’ve been enticing us with their strange but strikingly great movies that...
Kyle’s Criterion Corner: Bitter Rice (1949)
1949’s Bitter Rice is a provocative pulp disguised as a crime drama through an Italian neorealism lens. 1949’s Bitter Rice is a provocative pulp disguised as a crime drama through an Italian neorealism lens. Infused specifically American pulp and light noir, it still...
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