Jessie Buckley and Jesse Plemons as ‘The Girl’ and ‘Jake’ I’m Thinking of Ending Things Starring: Jessie Buckley, David Thewlis, Toni Collette Written for the screen and directed by: Charlie Kaufman ★★★★★ Letterboxd Score It is likely that, if you are a cinephile, Charlie Kaufman means a lot to you. With a small, but remarkable …
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Hidden Gem of the Day: Enemy
“Chaos is order yet undeciphered.” Before Denis Villeneuve went on to direct some of his most critically acclaimed films such as, Blade Runner 2049, Arrival, Sicario, and the new Dune remake, he made this little gem; Enemy. Having only a short run in 120 U.S. theatres, chances are that this one slipped by you. Enemy, …
Hidden Gem of the day: American Honey
Shia Lebeouf and Sash Lane star as Jake and Star in American Honey It's not often that a film can make you feel so many feelings. In 2 hours and 43 minutes of the most raw, visceral footage. You feel a mix of emotions. Director Andrea Arnold somehow captures beautiful what it means to be …
Hidden Gem of the day: The Place Beyond the Pines
"If you ride like lightning, you're going to crash like thunder" -Robin The Place Beyond the Pines seemingly came out of nowhere. Due to the fact that it did not have much buzz, it stayed under the radar for most people. However, I am convinced that you've missed out on this hidden gem which is …
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Kajillionaire, Sundance Review
Kajillionaire Direction By: Miranda July Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Gina Rodriguez, Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger Music By: Emile Mosseri ★★★★★ Letterboxd Score I gave this movie a perfect five stars because I loved every moment of it. It is a bit early to say just how this movie might be received by the general public, …
Sundance 2020: My Top Picks
I am grateful that I live in Utah. Not only do we have incredible scenery, so many outdoor activities, and four seasons. We have the largest independent film festival in the world, Sundance. The festival first started in 1978 when the head of Wildwood, Sterling Van Wagenen and John Earle wanted to attract more filmmakers to …
Oscars 2020: Predictions For Nominees and Winners (Best Picture)
We are less than a month away from the biggest awards ceremony for film and this year has been one of the most incredible years for movies. I am honestly glad I don’t have to decide who wins. With that being said, here are my top predictions for best picture nominees and who should take …
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