Civil War (2024): A Haunting, Detached Insight of the Human Condition
Alex Garland’s work in film has been some of the most consistently praised work in the industry, with critically...
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Suzume (2022)—Brutal, Hopeful and Frustrating
Buckle up folks, here we go again. The last time I’ve talked about Makoto Shinkai on Film Purgatory, I...
Gran Turismo (2023)—An Emotional and Adrenaline-Rushing Ride
It’s that time again, folks! Time that I do another video game adaptation! Only this time, it’s not really...
The Unoriginality of Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle (2024)
I love action movies. I love the explosions, shootouts and all the ass-kicking and traditional macho-ness that you often...
Sucker Punch (2011)—Zack Snyder’s Biggest Missed Opportunity
How would I describe Zack Snyder? He’s the best example of a polarizing director. Best known for his gorgeous...
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005)—A Visually-stunning, yet Soulless Cash-grab
In 1997, Square Enix came out with the seventh installment in their popular Final Fantasy role-playing video game franchise....
Dune Part Two (2024): A Masterpiece You Have to See to Believe!
What happens when you combine brilliant, in-depth storytelling, breathtakingly beautiful cinematography and stellar sound design? You get director Denis...
Jeffrey’s Hell (2024)—A Dive into the Gates of Hell
If there’s one activity that is both highly fun with a long list of risks (besides race car driving,...
Why Speed Racer (2008) is a Perfect Adaptation of a Classic Anime
Anime live action film adaptations are frequently hated and for a good reason. Whether it be due to incompetent...
