Tag: Symbolism

THE HILLS HAVE EYES: America Deformed, America Divided

On By C.H. NewellIn Aaron Stanford, Alexandre Aja, Film, Gore, Greg Nicotero, Horror, Remake, Ted Levine, Thriller, Vinessa Shaw, Wes CravenLeave a comment

Alexandre Aja's remake of the 1970s Wes Craven original has big, scary, political balls.

Breaking Bad – Season 3, Episode 10: “Fly”

On By C.H. NewellIn Aaron Paul, AMC, Bryan Cranston, Giancarlo Esposito, Rian Johnson, Season 3Leave a comment

Jesse and Walt must deal with a fly threatening to contaminate their latest batch.

ÉVOLUTION’s Sci-Fi Medical Redefinition of Gender

On By C.H. NewellIn Fairy Tale, Film, Lucile Hadžihalilović, PatriarchyLeave a comment

Lucile Hadžihalilović's lyrical science fiction-horror hybrid explores gender roles in a world of the near future.

Barton Fink: Head in the Clouds, Feet in the Sand

On By C.H. NewellIn Comedy, Drama, Ethan Coen, Film, Hollywood, Joel Coen, John Goodman, John Turturro, Period Piece, Steve Buscemi, SymbolismLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK0WjWlVO9w Barton Fink. 1991. Directed by Joel Coen. Screenplay by Joel & Ethan Coen. Starring John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis, Michael Lerner, John Mahoney, Jon Polito, Tony Shalhoub, Steve Buscemi, Richard Portnow, & Christopher Murney. 20th Century Fox/Circle Films/Working Title Films. Rated R. 116 minutes. Comedy/Drama ★★★★★The Coen Brothers are impressive for many reasons. …

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