Directed by Lynne Ramsay You Were Never Really Here is a sparse, grim fairytale of a movie about a hired gun. He is Joe (Joaquin Phoenix), and his story covers just about all the same beats as other noirs in which a hired hand finds himself in over his head. In Ramsay's film, however, the … Continue reading You Were Never Really Here (2017)
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The Sisters Brothers (2018)
Directed by Jacques Audiard Starting with a cold massacre, The Sisters Brothers builds to an unexpectedly tender finale. It's a western that feels subversive if only because it becomes less violent over time, following its sibling assassin duo as they leave the game behind and look for other ways to survive. That's not their goal … Continue reading The Sisters Brothers (2018)
Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot (2018)
Directed by Gus Van Sant This is a movie about quadriplegic John Callahan's journey to sobriety. Along the way he enlists the help of a sponsor, Donnie and a budding interest in cartooning. Well, that and forgiving everyone who may have hurt him, including himself. Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot is concerned … Continue reading Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot (2018)
Parenthood (1989)
Directed by Ron Howard Parenthood is a heartfelt, sincere family comedy, and it seems to me like they don't make many of those anymore. The closest I can think of is 2011's Crazy, Stupid, Love. These movies are inherently optimistic, and while they showcase some characters at their worst, they only do so to show how … Continue reading Parenthood (1989)
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