‘DJ Ahmet’ is Filled with Humor and Depth
DJ Ahmet is a coming-of-age film, but it’s also about so much more. It works as a comedy and a family drama, whether you’re living in North Macedonia, the US, or somewhere else.
I Hope ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ is the End
Playing on the nostalgia of the audience is a great move, but for me, it just made me want something else—to go back to a simpler time and the scaled-back version of these movies.
‘Liquor Bank’ and Supporting Indie Films
We were honored to host writer and director Marcellus Cox and executive producer Adam Freed on the podcast to discuss their short film Liquor Bank.
Revisiting ‘The Empire Strikes Back’
This film came out nearly 45 years ago, and it is still utterly captivating. The dialogue, set pieces, and endearing characters make this film a blast to watch.
‘Sinners’ is Stunning
Sinners is the type of movie that I’ve been waiting for this year—technically impressive, thematically rich, and a really great time in the theater.
‘Matchstick Men’ is a Perfect Nic Cage Vehicle
I was captivated by Roy the entire time, and I think that’s in large part due to Nic Cage’s performance.
‘Kneecap’ is a Wild and Important Film
As the assault on indigenous languages grows stronger, films like Kneecap will become even more important.
I Finally Watched ‘In Bruges’
If you haven’t yet seen In Bruges, I recommend it. It will keep you laughing and will leave you with something to think about as the credits roll.
‘G20’ is a Movie that Exists
I will watch anything that Viola Davis is in, even if it is otherwise a mediocre film.
I Wanted to Like ‘Death of a Unicorn’
There are good ideas in Death of a Unicorn, but the story isn’t as impactful as it could’ve been.
‘Black Bag’ is a Blast!
Black Bag is a spy thriller, but it’s also so much more than that. It takes a formula that we know and love and does something interesting with it.
Was ‘Mickey 17’ Released at the Wrong Time?
Mickey 17 is incredibly ambitious and really swings for the fences, which is exciting to see. However, it simply has too many storylines for us to go very deep in any of them.
‘Point Break’ Still Rocks!
Point Break is incredibly beloved and now I understand why. Who doesn’t want to spend more time with Bodhi and his bros?
‘Sing Sing’ and the Importance of Human Dignity
Incarcerated people have dignity and worth, just like those of us on the outside, and Sing Sing is an important reminder of that fact.
‘Heretic’ is Surprising
The stand out of Heretic is Hugh Grant as Mr. Reed. This film doesn’t work without him.
‘The Dark Knight’ Still Thrills
Nolan and the team really outdid themselves with The Dark Knight, and with so many years of the MCU dominating superhero films, it was a joy to revisit this different take on heroes.
