Tag: Existential

[Fantasia 2022] GLORIOUS: A Cosmic Struggle Against Toxic Patriarchal Legacies

On By C.H. NewellIn FilmLeave a comment

One man's time in a rest stop will change his outlook on life, love, and himself forever.

The Sinner— SEASON 3 FINALE

On By C.H. NewellIn Bill Pullman, Jessica Hecht, Matt Bomer, Season 3, Season Finale, The Sinner, USALeave a comment

Jamie is in the wind while Harry rushes to try and take him into custody

ABSENTIA; Or, the Three Billy Ghosts Gruff

On By C.H. NewellIn 2011, Drama, Film, Horror, Mike Flanagan, MysteryLeave a comment

Flanagan's 2011 indie ghost story is a modern Gothic, destined to be a classic of the genre in years to come.

Unpacking the Puzzle of TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME + MISSING PIECES

On By C.H. NewellIn David Lynch, Drama, Fantasy, Film, Horror, Mental Illness, Mystery, Robert Engels, Sheryl Lee, Twin PeaksLeave a comment

Electricity. Good v Evil. Murder. Abuse. Existential pain. Masks. Doppelgangers.

This is the world of TWIN PEAKS.

The Lobster: A Terrifying Vision of Lovers in a Dangerous Time

On By C.H. NewellIn Colin Farrell, Drama, Film, John C. Reilly, Rachel Weisz, Romance, Sci-Fi, Yorgos LanthimosLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU29VfayDMw The Lobster. 2015. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Screenplay by Efthymis Filippou & Lanthimos. Starring Jessica Barden, Olivia Colman, Colin Farrell, Rosanna Hoult, Ashley Jensen, Ariane Labed, Ewen MacIntosh, Imelda Nagle Ryan, Angeliki Papoulia, John C. Reilly, Léa Seydoux, Michael Smiley, Rachel Weisz, & Ben Whishaw. Film4/Irish Film Board/Eurimages. Rated 14A. 118 minutes. Drama/Romance/Sci-Fi ★★★★★ Yorgos …

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Goodnight Mommy & the Existential Dread of Identity

On By C.H. NewellIn Drama, Film, Goodnight Mommy, Horror, Review1 Comment

Ich seh, Ich seh (English title: Goodnight Mommy). 2015. Written & Directed by Severin Fiala & Veronika Franz. Starring Susanne Wuest, Elias Schwarz, and Lukas Schwarz. Ulrich Seidl Film Produktion GmbH. Rated R. 99 minutes. Drama/Fantasy/Horror ★★★★★ This is a film I've anticipated ever since first hearing the premise. Almost had sort of a fairytale-like feel to …

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