Introduction The Swan is the second of four Wes Anderson short films adapted for Netflix from the back catalog of Roald Dahl, which the streamer paid a pretty penny for. At a mere 17 minutes, the film is a brief but powerful exploration of bullying and resiliency that leans more into Dahl’s prose than it…
Wes Anderson’s Unique Adaptation Wes Anderson’s third short film in his series of Roald Dahl adaptations for Netflix, “The Rat Catcher,” deliberately embraces idiosyncrasy. It takes a dark dive into madness, given an oddly endearing quality through astute animation. A Blend of Humor and Horror There’s a lot happening here; touches of humor mingled with…
Familiar Grounds “57 Seconds” is a 2023 sci-fi B-movie featuring Josh Hutcherson and Morgan Freeman. However, it takes roughly 57 seconds to realize that it treads familiar ground in the realm of time travel. The irony seems unintentional. A Decent Offering In the grand scheme, this isn’t too bad. Freeman, a respected actor, seems comfortable…
Introduction Chloe Domont’s Fair Play marks a significant stride in the resurgence of the erotic thriller genre. In this official review of the 2023 movie, we’ll delve into it without giving away any spoilers. While once dominated by high-budget productions with star-studded casts like Basic Instinct, and even relegated to straight-to-video releases, an evolving understanding…
Transforming Short Films into Features: A Challenge in Horror The concept of turning successful short films into full-length features is widely embraced in the film industry. However, in the realm of horror, this approach often falls short. While the short may be captivating and deserving of praise, the resulting film can feel drawn-out and shallow….
Loki Season 2: About 92%Rotten Tomatoes 8.2/10IMDb First episode date: June 9, 2021 (USA) Based on: Marvel Comics Budget: $141 million (season 2) Created by: Michael Waldron Genre: Action-adventure; Crime thriller; Fantasy; Procedural drama; Science fiction; Superhero Original network: Disney+ The Decline of Superhero Excitement There are very few individuals left in the world who still hold excitement for anything superhero-related, let…
Poison (2023) Review: About 7/10 · IMDB Directed by – Wes Anderson Screenplay by – Wes Anderson Based on – Poison by Roald Dahl Cinematography by – Robert Yeoman Edited by – Andrew Weisblum & Barney Pilling Production/Distribution Companies – Indian Paintbrush, American Empirical Picture & Netflix Starring – Dev Patel, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes & Ben Kingsley Rating –…
