Month: February 2022
Dog: Unlikely compatriots
by Matt Ward
Trailers don’t always give the best impression of what a film actually is. Sometimes it’s because the studio is attempting to trick potential viewers by showing the best clips in order to maximize profits. Other times, it’s simply because they don’t have any actual clue what kind of movie they have on their hands. This is especially problematic for first-time directors, who have to … Read More Dog: Unlikely compatriots
Uncharted: International treasure
by Matt Ward
Almost by definition, films based on video games are subpar features meant to propel teenagers into buying the latest installment in the entertainment franchise on PlayStation, Xbox, or computer console. Movie franchises have spawned from several popular titles over the years including multiple Tomb Raider installments, fighting series like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, as well as a Resident Evil series. In recent years, … Read More Uncharted: International treasure
Marry Me: The simplest of proposals
by Matt Ward
Sometimes the best performances an actor can deliver on screen are the ones that closely mirror who they are in real life. They could be portraying another actor and draw from their own personal experiences to get into the right state of mind or perhaps they have gone through similar struggles and find that the best way to connect to the character. And yet, … Read More Marry Me: The simplest of proposals
Nightmare Alley: Beautiful noir for small crowd
by Matt Ward
Acclaimed auteur Guillermo del Toro hasn’t made a new film since winning both best director and best picture in 2018 for his eccentric feature The Shape of Water. del Toro is known as a master of the avantgarde, relishing in the eccentricities of life and the oddities of horror for decades with everything from Pan’s Labyrinth to a pair of Hellboy films to an … Read More Nightmare Alley: Beautiful noir for small crowd
Cinematic Considerations 