Saw X – Of Horror and Revenge … Let’s Play a Game Film is a medium of subjectivity. From action to comedy, what draws out our emotions is a trigger defined by indifference. For the horror genre, it becomes very particular to drive the scare. From tension to atmosphere, it takes many things to define […]
Dumb Money – Of Stocks and Satire: Buy, Buy, Buy!!! What is it that makes a true story so endearing? When it comes to film, that ‘truth’ provides the initial hook, but it’s the journey that is the real grip. From representation to causality, you only hope for a fulfilling experience. In this review, I […]
The Covenant – In Bonds and Brotherhood … I Stand Bonds are formed in many ways. From each connection in our lives, these links provide a truth for existence. Bonds have levels of emotional worth, adding girth to a journey (big or small). A riveting sensation of sorts, these stories are adaptable, including in film. […]
A Haunting in Venice – Of Murders and Spirits: A Detective Tale In the dawn of a new day, what is it that we seek? With each formidable clue, it is a subtle reminder to rediscover ourselves … even in a murder/mystery. Within a very predictable genre, that experience of discovery is important. From characters […]
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah – Family, Boys and Drama: It’s a Teenage Thing Growing up is a mixture of fun, excitement, and pain. From childhood adventures to teenage antics, that ‘coming-of-age’ mantra is a natural thing. No matter who you are, there is some relative meaning in seeing a tale […]