We all know how difficult it can be to end a relationship, and how painful it is to endure a breakup in any context. Breakup Season, the new indie film by writer/Director H. Nelson Tracey, explores deep within this subject deeply to ascertain if there ever truly exists a good time to say goodbye. In […]
When it comes to the story of the Magdalene Laundries, two images linger in my mind. The first is from the 2002 movie, The Magdalene Sisters, directed by Peter Mullan. The second is from the movie starring Judi Dench. There is no denying that the imagery of clothes drying in an open sky is exquisite,
During the Tribeca Film Festival, director David Fortune showcased his film, Color Book, which focused on the theme of Untold Stories the film takes place in African American neighborhoods in Atlanta. Starring William Catlett, the movie tells the story of a widowed father named Lucky who struggles to take care of his son Mason, an
It wouldn’t be a surprise to say that after watching the Coen brother’s new film which is a comedy with a B grade ‘Drive-Away Dolls’, it is of great news that they are back on the scene. The offhand theme that is present in the movie is almost captivating. And speaking of captivating, ‘Drive Away
The decade of the 1960s is looked upon with pride in the age of the counterculture revolution, and if historians are pressed for a single moment applicable to the commencement of the decade, a single event they most look to is Kennedy’s assassination. The other (the real spark to the tinderbox) is the Beatles gripping
America has transformed significantly over the years, but Ronald Reagan’s legacy remains preserved on the political right. Reagan, who depicts the unsophisticated simplicity of farmers from rural areas, transitioned from a movie star to a union leader, and eventually to a politician with extremely conservative views related to economy and international affairs all of which
The new indie anthology film, Beware the Boogeyman is shocking to me. I must say the fact that it came this late when everyone was looking forward to the Stephen King adaptation of The Boogeyman is rather baffling. This is because it features scenes such as the characters standing next to a poster of the
Rap World is a great drama film with a documentary spin to it. It depicts a ‘so bad that it is actually good’ example of nonholo graphic style filming. It makes for an interesting development as it tells the story of three kids who collaborated to create a cringe-worthy video recording that we are sure
It is as if the audience viewing the film is shocked by the opening as well as intervals of the movie knowing the end even before they have started watching it. This is due to the fact that the film combines an excellent plot with an academy award winning actress as a drugged out princess
Sin Eater, or a person who consumes the sins of another, has some intriguing historical and cinematic contexts that have already been explored. Again, I will cite a couple of works, they are more recent, that I am about to elaborate on. Sin Eater (2022) and this particular series which, while under a different name,
