by Justin Madore“Beware of Crimson Peak,” says the ghost haunting young Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska). This mysterious warning recedes into her memory, but she never quite forgets. As an aspiring writer, she pens a novel featuring ghosts to submit to a journal. Her father — as well as several publishers — warns her against it. … Continue reading
by Justin MadoreProlific director, Ridley Scott, has returned to theaters this fall with his newest sci-fi film, The Martian. While his recent directorial efforts have certainly been lackluster, The Martian is a true return to form for the man who has given us other great sci-fi films such as Alien and Blade Runner. Drawing inspiration … Continue reading
Review by Byron Bixler From the October 2015 Issue As someone who generally finds bodybuilding to be kind of repulsive, I’m pleasantly surprised to say that I found Pumping Iron to be an enthralling documentary on the subject. The film brings attention to the many personalities training at Gold’s Gym in California and beyond as … Continue reading
by Joel Kalow From the April 2015 Issue Early on in Don Hertzfeldt’s It’s Such a Beautiful Day, the central character, Bill, drops his keys onto his desk. This simple, benign, totally regular occurrence sets him off remembering all of his other everyday tasks: brushing his teeth, closing the door, turning on and off a … Continue reading
by Byron Bixler From the April 2015 IssueIt all started with a drink. John Grant (Gary Bond) is a disgruntled schoolteacher on holiday. He wanders into a crowded bar in the middle of a small Outback town one night and stands off to the side of the room. A police officer spots him and offers … Continue reading
by Josh Tomany From the April 2015 Issue I’ll admit I’m a bit of a skeptic. In a world of multi-million dollar reboots and poor book adaptations, originality, sincerity, and good writing sometimes have to be sought or stumbled upon. 2012’s Safety Not Guaranteed, written by Derek Connolly and directed by Colin Trevorrow was, for … Continue reading
by Ryan Ciecwisz From the April 2015 Issue Richard Pryor is considered by many to be the greatest stand-up comedian of all time. In the film world, he was famous for his endeavors on screen with Gene Wilder in films like Silver Streak and Stir Crazy and he helped write the beloved Blazing Saddles. However, … Continue reading
Review by Mikayla Mislak From the April 2015 Issue Safety Last! is a heartfelt comedy made in the golden age of the genre. Riddled with hilarious physical feats and memorable moments, the film stars Harold Lloyd as the ever-charming everyman. A simple story gives way to an exhilarating climax that still resonates today as one … Continue reading
Review by Ryan Ciecwisz From the April 2015 Issue “I’m not gonna rock the boat, rocking the boat’s a drag. What you do is sink the boat.” So states the titular character, Putney Swope (Arnold Johnson), at the beginning of the film. Written and directed by Robert Downey Sr., Putney Swope is an absurdist comedy … Continue reading
Review by Eli Hayes From the April 2015 Issue If ever I was to purchase a DVD of The Living and the Dead, I would be desperately afraid to sleep in the same room as it. I would keep it locked within a safe within a safe within a safe, and only revisit it if … Continue reading
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