Robert Eggers is one of those filmmakers who occupies a lane entirely unto himself. From the types of stories he tells to the ways in which he tells them, his work has a distinct flavour that you either clamour for or vehemently detest. His latest film, Nosferatu — his first out-and-out adaptation — is both a reverent homage and a reinvention of one of cinema’s most iconic tales. However, like his previous works, I suspect it won’t be everyone’s cup…

That Carl Sagan segment was beautiful — his words floored me and the scene damn near brought a tear to my eye.

Pharrell has long been an inspiration of mine — from the songs and videos to the clothes and shoes. I’m hard-pressed to think of someone who has created so much of such an impact on both me personally and the culture at large. Piece By Piece is just another shining example of his genius. I don’t know which…

Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner Anora is what you get when a can of Chernobly fucks a bag of ketamine in the dimly lit VIP section of a Manhattan whorehouse, and I’m still not entirely sure if I think that’s a good thing or a bad thing 😅

It starts very strongly, and I’m not just saying that because the first five minutes are a parade of tits and asses! Baker ensconces us in the film’s world right from the…

In the few days since Robert Zemeckis’s Here hit theatres I’ve seen it called everything from a “failed experiment” to a “jumbled mess.” Well, I’m not sure if I got hit in the head at my soccer game on the weekend, or if the haircut I got before I saw the film allowed too much oxygen to go to my head, or if one of the concession stand minions spiked my drink, but I fucking loved it!

Perhaps I was…

I’m a bit late reviewing John Crowley’s We Live in Time; evidently, the film’s title didn’t leave a strong impression on me 😅. However, the film itself did leave an impression on me, though I’d say it was more a moderate one than a strong one.

Given the plot of We Live in Time, it’s perfectly reasonable to think that the overarching question the film asks is: What do we do with the time we have left? The question I…

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Annihilation - 2018 - Alex Garland
First-Time Watch: No

Though not a horror in the traditional sense, Alex Garland’s Annihilation burrows its way into your mind the way good horrors should. Visually, the film is stunning. The world inside the Shimmer is unlike anything seen before (or since) on the silver screen (I’m still baffled as to how Garland and his crew made Windsor, UK look like St. Marks, USA; I suspect…

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The Thing - 1982 - John Carpenter
First-Time Watch: Yes

Regrettably, John Carpenter’s The Thing has been on my watchlist for far too long. Having now seen the oft-praised practical effects extravaganza, the regret wears a little bit heavier. Like a lot of horror and sci-fi films of the 70s and 80s, The Thing has several rough edges. But its cool premise, strong performances, and impressive art direction make up for any…

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Final Destination - 2000 - James Wong
First-Time Watch: No

Ahhh yes, Final Destination — the preordained death parade starring Stan and Stifler…I mean Devon Sawa and Seann William Scott. Somewhere, under all the goofiness and absurdity, is a good film. But as it is, Final Destination is a rote product of the times in which it was made. You can almost pinpoint the exact moment where this one goes off the…

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Jaws - 1975 - Steven Spielberg
First-Time Watch: No

Jaws — the original blockbuster! What hasn't been said about Steven Spielberg’s shark-infested classic? From its innovative use of animatronics to John Williams’s iconic score, it has elements that are still being discussed, referenced, and admired to this day. Roy Scheider’s performance as worrywart police chief Martin Brody is an all-timer in my book. Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss are also fantastic as his…