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Sunday, April 30, 2017

T2 Trainspotting (Film Review)

Right from the start, T2 Trainspotting—sequel to the 1996 black comedy drama Trainspotting—has a very exceptional premise.  It’s rare to see a sequel in the “hood film” genre, and while some will argue Trainspotting doesn’t belong in such category, I’d counter there’s enough elements there (drug use, trafficking, broken families, violence, a focus on young men struggling/coming of age, etc.) for the film to classify.  T2 is set 20 years after the first film with a “where are they now” concept: expanding upon the original by offering both affectionate nostalgia and refreshing new themes that actually improve upon Trainspotting’s story and characters.  Ambiguity can be effective when it comes to “will these characters ultimately escape their destructive lifestyles?” yet there are times where it’s even better to see such question explored—which is exactly what T2 does: granting a very unique opportunity to see how Trainspotting’s characters have grown since the 90s.

Monday, April 10, 2017

Kong: Skull Island (Film Review)

What do you get when you cross elements from King Kong with elements from Apocalypse Now, and combine them into an entertaining popcorn flick?

The answer is Kong: Skull Island.