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Chronicles of a Wandering Saint’ Is a Moving Story About Faith and Life’s Meaning
In Chronicles of a Wandering Saint, the debut film from writer-director Tomás Gómez Bustillo, there’s a moment early on that feels like the story is about to end. The credits begin to roll, and the character we’ve followed in the opening act seems to reach her conclusion. The exact nature of this is best discovered by watching the film, but what’s clear is that it shifts the pace of the story and brings new energy to the film. Unlike other…
David Fincher’s Struggles with Alien 3 Show How the Film Almost Ended His Career
Can you imagine the movie industry without the work of David Fincher? The director has delivered unforgettable films such as Fight Club, Gone Girl, and Zodiac, and even expanded his influence to television with projects like Mindhunter, which had a brief run, and Love, Death & Robots, an animated anthology. Yet, despite his later successes, Fincher’s directing career almost ended early due to his experience making Alien 3 in 1992. Widely considered the most controversial film in the Alien franchise,…
Alien Romulus Delivers Haunting Terror and Leaves Room for Sequel, Despite No Post-Credits Scene
You don’t have to sit through the credits for “Alien: Romulus,” as it skips the end-credits scene entirely. Staying true to the traditions of the Alien franchise, the film avoids the modern trend of adding post-credits teasers. Directed by Fede Álvarez, who previously helmed 2013’s Evil Dead and Don’t Breathe, this new entry manages to rekindle the tense, atmospheric horror that made 1979’s Alien a classic. In many ways, “Alien: Romulus” serves as a homage to the original, taking inspiration…
Elliot Page Delivers a Powerful Performance Amidst a Flawed Narrative
Directed by Dominic Savage, Close to You marks Elliot Page’s return to the big screen after seven years, and it’s a much-needed comeback. The movie is a blend of family drama and unspoken love, showing why Elliot Page is an Oscar-nominated actor. Page plays Sam, a trans man who visits his hometown after being away for a long time. This role lets him show his skills in both tough and tender moments. Even though Page has been absent from main…
Goodrich Highlights Complex Father-Daughter Relationship with Keaton and Kunis
Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis are joining forces in a new movie called Goodrich. They play a father and daughter in a story written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer, who is known for Home Again. The film will hit theaters on October 18, thanks to Ketchup Entertainment. The chemistry between Keaton and Kunis is noticeable, and they show the complicated relationship between an absentee father and his daughter from a previous marriage. The trailer for Goodrich shows right away that…
The Coen Brothers’ Fargo Uses a Fake True Story Claim to Enhance Its Offbeat Appeal
The Fargo franchise claims to be based on a true story, but the movie and TV show mix real events with fiction. The 1996 film by the Coen brothers starts with a title card saying, “The events depicted in this film took place in Minnesota in 1987. At the request of the survivors, the names have been changed. Out of respect for the dead, the rest has been told exactly as it occurred.” This suggests the story is true, but…