PARASITE – A Spellbinding Work of Art

So Bong Joon-Ho really made a film that combines family drama, dark comedy, intense social commentary, a Soderbergh-esque heist, Tarantino-style dialogue and scene structure, and Hitchcockian suspense, thrills, and narrative twists? And it all meshed beautifully? This man is a genius! The visual aesthetic of this film is absolutely spellbinding. The sublime manipulation of the […]

12 Angry Men – A Slice of Cinematic Mastery

It blows my mind that a film barely 90 minutes long, and set in a single room for practically the entire runtime, can feel so epic and grand, yet so deeply personal and intimate. The vast range of human emotions and experiences which are explored through a relatively simple premise is astounding. This is perhaps […]

Roma: THIS is True Art

This film had moments that hit me DEEP in my soul. Essentially a love letter from Alfonso Cuarón to his childhood and upbringing in Mexico City, we are shown the tragic realities of family drama, unfaithful love, and societal corruption. Yet, just as prominently present are the positive themes of deep-rooted, honest love, determination, and […]

Exploring Film Criticism with a New Perspective

As we wrap up the semester and look back to our experiences over the past few months, it is astounding to recognize how much my knowledge of film criticism as grown. Prior to taking this class, I of course had an appreciation for the cinema and its features. However, I realize now the narrowness of […]