‘Nickel Boys’: A Bleak, yet Beautiful Story About Two Black Teens Living in an Infamous Reform School
Counted among the films nominated for Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards, ‘Nickel Boys’ directed by RaMell Ross, is a harrowing, but beautiful portrait of the lives of two young black teens with contrasting upbringings and beliefs who are living in an infamous...
‘I’m Still Here’: A Harrowing Brazilian Drama Masterfully Depicts a Close Family Broken Apart
Historical conflicts and struggles which have been experienced by real people are always more telling of the human experience than fabricated fiction can ever hope to be, as proven by the newest film from Brazilian filmmaker Walter Salles. ‘I’m Still Here’ (2024) is...
Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’: A Visual Triumph in the Darkly Twisted Remake of the Influential Classic
Just as he has done with all his previous work, Robert Eggers has transcended the modern cinematic expectations with ‘Nosferatu’ (2024), a remake of the 1922 silent classic. With the ample support of the strongest possible cast of actors, impeccable cinematography,...
Years Later, ‘La La Land’ Still Hits So Close to Home
Photo: ‘La La Land’/Lionsgate The Story That Made Everyone Fall for Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling What a rare thing for a film to completely capture the hearts and dreams of audiences, especially in an era dominated by superhero sagas and franchise films. In 2016,...
