dir. Charlie Kaufman & Duke Johnson, Paramount Animation The world of Anomalisa is full of people, full of faces, full of connections that are somewhat unreachable to Michael Stone, a customer service pioneer. There may be faces, bodies, and voices surrounding Mr. Stone, but none of them stand out, nor do they fit in with his desiresContinue reading “Anomalisa”
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Black Mirror: National Anthem
dir. Otto Bathurst, Netflix Black Mirror has always been a grim, dark show. Popularized through its similarities with The Twilight Zone, it’s a show about the dangers of humanity, not technology, like how some people believe. “National Anthem,” Black Mirror‘s pilot, is probably the most crucial episode of the series. Pilots are mood setters; they dictate how the seriesContinue reading “Black Mirror: National Anthem”
Malcolm & Marie
dir. Sam Levinson, Netflix If I wanted to see two grown adults fight I would have tuned in to Divorce Court, Nikocado Avocado, or even just gone to see my parents. Malcolm & Marie is a film about two lovers arguing their relationship apart the night of their movie premiere. The film tries to commentContinue reading “Malcolm & Marie”
Megamind
And its dialogue dir. Thomas McGrath, Dreamworks The film strikes down with loved, funny, and original concepts, as I had never seen such well-written heroes myself. All of the characters are realistic and down to earth. From beginning to end, the film keeps you entertained by introducing each person’s arc and development. The motives areContinue reading “Megamind”
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