By Jackson Diianni Richard Linklater is a rule-breaker. I knew that going into Before Midnight (2014), so I should have kept an open mind. I was expecting it to be like its predecessors, and even though it follows the same formula (wandering, dialogue-driven romance), it deviates wildly in tone. The rule of threes would dictate … Continue reading
By Jackson Diianni The Age of Innocence (1993) is something of a departure for Martin Scorsese, who has made a career directing violent crime movies. Yet there is something about it that is not unlike the worlds of Raging Bull (1980), Mean Streets (1973) and Goodfellas (1990). Where those movies were about characters living in … Continue reading
By Haley Goetz Josh and Benny Safdie, commonly referred to as the Safdie Brothers, are a different breed entirely amongst the modern independent filmmakers of today. Bonafide New Yorkers, the brothers seem to know every nook and cranny of their city intricately well. This knowledge integrates itself exceptionally well through their films, both short and … Continue reading
By Tony Di Nizo Rocky is one of the most beloved and famous franchises in movie history. After retiring in 2006 with the film Rocky Balboa, Ryan Coogler brought the series back to life with 2015’s Creed. The film successfully re-energized the franchise by shifting focus to the son of Rocky’s enemy-turned-friend, Apollo Creed. Now … Continue reading
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