Directed by: Kelly Reichardt Written by: Jonathan Raymond,Kelly ReichardtCast: Michelle Williams, Hong Chau, Andre Benjamin Showing Up is a dramedy that is geared toward a very specific audience. The film itself really does verge on pointless, but there are some redeeming factors.Michelle Williams plays Lizzy, a shy but vocal artist who specializes in sculpting. Showing Up’s … [Read more...] about Showing Up
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Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
Batman vs. Jack the Ripper! Directed by: Sam LiuWritten by: James Krieg, Brian Augustyn, Mike MignolaCast: Bruce Greenwood, Jennifer Carpenter, Scott Patterson, Anthony Head, Yuri Lowenthal Swift shot: I have been low-key obsessed with Jack the Ripper since I first heard about him as a kid. And I have wanted to watch Gotham by Gaslight for quite some time. It is an … [Read more...] about Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
Spinning Gold
Written and Directed by: Timothy Scott BogartCast: Jeremy Jordan, Caylee Cowan, Michelle Monaghan, Peyton List Spinning Gold is a film about Neil Bogart on his path to becoming the owner of Casablanca Records. The film is a straightforward biopic beginning with Jeremy Jordan as Neil Bogart, explaining that the story will take you through his life and what he set out to do … [Read more...] about Spinning Gold
The Whale
Directed by: Darren AronofskyWritten by: Samuel D. Hunter (based on his play)Cast: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, Samantha MortonThe Whale centers around Charlie, an overweight man who lives alone. It is clear he prefers to be alone but is constantly forced to interact with people throughout the film. Each additional character is introduced during a time of … [Read more...] about The Whale
The Banshees of Inisherin
Written and Directed by: Martin McDonaghCast: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry KeoghanThe Banshees of Inisherin is described as a “Black Tragicomedy." This film is so relentlessly sad and funny at the same time. I left needing to just sit and digest. It was the first film to make me feel like I should arrive at the cinema emotionally prepared. With that in … [Read more...] about The Banshees of Inisherin