It Comes at Night (Film Review)

It Comes at Night has a very deceptive title.  The film is labeled under the horror genre, and with horror stories such as It Follows and It preceding the release, it’s no surprise I expected the titled “It” in It Comes at Night to be some kind of supernatural being.  “It”, however, does not refer to any monstrous being, but rather a state of mind: one’s subconscious thoughts while asleep.  Make no mistake, It Comes at Night may not be a traditional horror film like It Follows and It, but it can certainly get horrific.

It (Film Review)

 It…is not for me.

Micro Reviews #16: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie & Death Note (Micro Reviews)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie:

FRJ’s Mid-Year Top 10 Films of 2017 (Film List)

The summer blockbuster season of 2017 cinema is officially over, and with it brings the incoming hustle and bustle of the fall-winter Oscar season (just as soon as we get out of this dry month known as September).  Last year’s Oscar season was an absolute disappointment, with only two of its releases placing in my top 10.  It’s difficult to say how different 2017’s Oscar Season will be compared to 2016’s, but with the bar set so low, I’m hopeful to see some kind of improvement.

Dunkirk (Film Review)

Christopher Nolan knows how to make epic theatrical experiences.  His films practically require a theater viewing to fully appreciate, with Dunkirk being the most prominent example.  Is Dunkirk Nolan’s best film to date?  Subjectively, I say no (at least 5 of his previous films I consider superior), yet it is, so far, Nolan’s best film to see theatrically.  Dunkirk is a grand experience of hell and hope, with sound playing an essential role.  It’s a film I thoroughly urge you to see in theaters (IMAX if available), as I cannot see it being as effective if viewed at home.