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Lee Daniels’ The Deliverance Shifts from Poverty and Trauma to Superficial Pro-Christian Redemption Narrative
Netflix’s latest original film, Lee Daniels’ The Deliverance, is currently a hit on the platform, holding a spot in the top 10 list. The film centers on Ebony (played by Andra Day), a single mother facing numerous challenges. As her family moves into a new house, they encounter a supernatural presence that causes severe distress. The film features a notable cast including Glenn Close as Alberta, Ebony’s devout Christian mother; Demi Singleton, Anthony B. Jenkins, and Caleb McLaughlin, known from…
Pharrell Williams Collaborates with Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Morgan Neville for Unique LEGO Animated Documentary Film
Several years ago, singer, songwriter, producer, musician, fashion icon, and designer Pharrell Williams shared an idea with Morgan Neville. Neville is an Oscar-winning documentarian known for his work on 20 Feet From Stardom. He has redefined how non-fiction films can address complex topics like musical creation and the culture surrounding it. He has worked on films featuring artists as diverse as Yo-Yo Ma, Johnny Cash, Keith Richards, and Muddy Waters. Additionally, he has made films about unique individuals like Anthony…
Netflix’s Uglies Fails to Impress, Feeling Outdated and Shallow Compared to Past Successful YA Adaptations
Back in 2015, when I was 15, my friends and I would eagerly rush to the theater every few months to catch the latest adaptation of a bestselling young adult novel. Whether it was the dramatic love triangle in The Hunger Games or yet another story about terminally ill teenagers falling in love, that time was special. John Green had as much influence as Kevin Feige does today. These films used to be huge hits at the box office, but…
Reality Winner’s Story in Winner Misses the Mark as Comedy
Last year, Tina Satter released “Reality,” a powerful film about Reality Winner’s arrest. It used the FBI interrogation transcript to show Winner being questioned about leaking a classified document. Sydney Sweeney gave a great performance as Winner, an Air Force veteran who felt Americans needed to know the truth about their country, even though it cost her a lot. Reality Winner’s story is a reminder of the risks people take to do the right thing. However, turning Reality Winner’s story…
‘Speak No Evil’ Showing the Chilling Intersection of Social Politeness and Psychological Horror in the Original Film
A truly exceptional horror film can shake you to your core. The few films that achieve this keep your heart racing long after the credits roll. They make you ponder their meaning and replay the scariest moments as you lie in bed. Many movies can make you feel this intense fear, but few recent ones have done it as effectively as the 2022 film Speak No Evil. Directed by Christian Tafdrup, it quickly earned an English-language remake, which will be…
Drive My Car, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Masterful View of Grief and Artistic Redemption
If you look at any list of the best films from 2021 or even from the 2020s, you will almost certainly find “Drive My Car” among the top picks. This film, directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, is not just another movie; it’s a real piece of art. It tells the story of an actor and playwright dealing with deep grief. Even though watching a three-hour film about life and death might seem like a lot, “Drive My Car” is both honest…