Month: November 2022
The Fabelmans: Making movies about making movies
by Matt Ward
Steven Spielberg has always been a director who cares deeply about the artistry behind his films. Influenced by some of the great filmmakers of the past – most notably John Ford – Spielberg is an exceptional, introspective master of cinema with a clear voice and vision who truly wants to bring magic to the screen at every opportunity. His latest film, The Fabelmans, is … Read More The Fabelmans: Making movies about making movies
Armageddon Time: Uneven American angst
by Matt Ward
For whatever reason, 2022 seems to be the year in which celebrated auteurs have decided to collectively look back at their childhoods to mine their youth for dramatic themes and commentary on modern society. Whether it be the isolation of the COVID pandemic or these veteran filmmakers actualizing their own autobiographical works, it seems moviegoers will have no shortage of self-indulgent drama this holiday … Read More Armageddon Time: Uneven American angst
Black Panther Wakanda Forever: Masterfully uneven
by Matt Ward
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to expand now 30 films deep into its plethora of movie and television franchises, it’s become exceptionally hard for the comic book studio to produce quality entertainment that doesn’t feel repetitive and increasingly mundane. Studio head Kevin Feige has done a more than adequate job attempting to fill this gap by finding directors with unique visions to … Read More Black Panther Wakanda Forever: Masterfully uneven
Causeway: Return to form
by Matt Ward
It’s unclear if Apple, a major player in the technology world but relatively new in film production, has any idea what to do with the movies it releases. After making a big splash last year with their surprise Best Picture Oscar winner CODA, the up-and-coming movie studio had several anticipated titles on their slate over the next 18 months but has struggled to choose … Read More Causeway: Return to form
Cinematic Considerations 