fantasy
The potential with this was promising, and yet they couldn’t quite make it work.
With About Endlessness, Roy Andersson once again weaves together short vignettes that uncover the intricacy and vulnerability of the human condition.
While it takes the series a few episodes to find its footing, it eventually settles into an even pace, supported by the strong performances and adaptation.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, from Robert Wiene, is a film held close to the hearts of film historians, German expressionists, and horror fans alike.
Gold at the end of the rainbow, ancient magics, and leprechauns all to delight and even terrify. This was the goal of Mark Jones’ Leprechaun.
It might be conventional in its storytelling, but the stunning animation, lovely characters, beautiful music, and heartfelt messages won me over.
With a beautiful 2K restoration, a great audio track, and an incredible selection of supplements, this is absolutely worthy of addition to any collection.
Despite its conventional, problematic, and at-times tedious first half, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things finds its footing delivery emotionally rewarding.
Kristy Strouse reviews the campy action fantasy, Prisoners of the Ghostland, and spoke with star Bill Moseley.
In her second report, Kristy Strouse shares three more films that she adored, all very different, but each with fantastical elements.
While a bit shaky at times, the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina brought a unique perspective I hope future inductions will honor.
The Midnight Sky is another example of something that could’ve been a complex and emotionally affecting work of science-fiction, but quickly collapses.
The story of Rudolph is a celebration of the outcasts, yes, but what makes it gay?
Though not without its flaws, Wonder Woman 1984 proves to be a worthy and striking follow-up to an already great prequel.
As it is, The Stand, has some great direction and acting, even if some of the time management isn’t on point.