film criticism
When Leonardo DiCaprio “Fails” His Stunts: The Art of Intentional Flaw
He laughs when asked: “I didn’t land a lot of my stunts.” The joke ripples with contradiction. In a film built on action...
Joseph Bennett1 Mins read
The Curious Case of Adam Sandler: Comedy’s Contrarian King
The last scene of any Adam Sandler movie is never quite what you expect. It’s as if he’s quietly daring the audience to...
Krista Freeland2 Mins read
The Lovers Who Broke the Fourth Wall—and Then Each Other
She breaks first. Not into tears, but into confession. The kind of confession that doesn’t ask for forgiveness but dares the viewer to...
Joseph Bennett2 Mins read
When Vampires, War Zones, and Ghosts Collide: Why 2025’s Best Films Keep Us Guessing
Bold enough to start inside a trapdoor speakeasy, Sinners flickers with candlelit menace, and by the end of its opening scene you already...
Chris Marks2 Mins read
Craig Perry Calls Final Destination 4 “Sucks”—But Why Does It Still Haunt Us?
Craig Perry, the producer behind the Final Destination franchise, doesn’t mince words about the fourth installment: “It sucks.” Yet, it remains a cult...
Chris Marks1 Mins read
The Standing Ovation Paradox: Applause or Apology?
The Applause Echo At the Cannes Film Festival, standing ovations have become a ritualistic crescendo, echoing through the Grand Théâtre Lumière. But when...
Kirsten Collins1 Mins read
