Battle of the Sexes: Stone vs Carell, Man vs Woman, Freedom vs Intolerance
The (in)famous “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs is perfect fodder for a modern-day biopic.
Shepherds and Butchers (2016)
Shepherds and Butchers’s biggest failing is its inability to consider race with any nuance – surprising, given its apartheid-era setting.
Nocturnal Animals Peels Back Layers of Fiction and Reality
It’s safe to say that Tom Ford’s Nocturnal Animals was one of my most anticipated films of 2016. It did not disappoint.
Birdman, or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance (2014)
Birdman, or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance is a divisive film, leading this year’s Golden Globe nominees and attracting a suite of five star reviews on one hand and repulsed pans on the other. It’s the sort of film that invites – nay, demands – hyperbole. The screenplay even presents the viewer with two distinct…
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