Do impressive performances and haunting imagery overcome a muddled theme? Horse Girl Likes: Really wonderful performances, especially by Alison Brie, great dialogue, surreal and creepy imagery that stays around after you finished watching. Dislikes: Is there a deeper meaning to this film? Or is it just here for its own sake? Bottom Line: Why amContinue reading “A Horse (Girl) of a Different Color”
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Twin Peaks: Monkey Walk with Me
Yes, what you just watched was seventeen minutes of David Lynch interrogating a monkey. What Did Jack Do? Likes: This isn’t very insightful when discussing Lynch, but it’s like watching a dream unfold. Dislikes: This isn’t so always a dislike for me, but trying to gleam any further significance from this work is frustrating. BottomContinue reading “Twin Peaks: Monkey Walk with Me”
A Beautiful Day at the Movies
Because that’s the thing, right? Fred Rogers was a weird guy. Likes: The weirder choices in this film keep it from becoming too saccharin. Dislikes: More examination of Mister Rogers and his mystique please. Bottom Line: Come for Mister Rogers, stay for Fred. 3.5 out of 5. ◆◆◆⬖◇ By Jacob Schermerhorn Let’s get one thingContinue reading “A Beautiful Day at the Movies”