Let’s Make ‘Passengers’ Less Offensive
We look at a few ways the Jennifer Lawrence/Chris Pratt space thriller could be less… well, rapey.I’ve read a lot about Passengers since I stepped out of the theater. In it, there’s a plot point that,…
Westworld, The Truman Show, and Gaslighting
The threads that bind two stories about meticulously crafted fake worlds.Despite having little initial interest, and feeling lukewarm after the first few episodes, I decided to marathon Westworld. Thi…
The NeverEnding Story, Nocturnal Animals, and Literary Avatars
No, Amy Adams doesn’t ride a luckdragon. Sorry.Two films led by Amy Adams have been released in recent weeks. One is a grand, yet intimate, exploration of love, progress, family, and hope. The other i…
All Work and No Play Makes Shut In a Dull Movie
A deeper dive into the grey area between reimagining and homage.People often proclaim there are no new ideas left. Remakes, reboots, and reimagings have simply become part of the cinematic landscape, …
