Directed by Noah Baumbach Marriage Story begins and ends with a poetic little encapsulation of a character's day to day quirks, the things that don't always make it into movies because they don't advance the plot or add conscious information to the story. In this case the film adds an instant shot of humanity to a … Continue reading Marriage Story (2019)
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JoJo Rabbit (2019)
Directed by Taika Waititi Taika Waititi's movies have such an appealing innocence. His characters, often children, learn perhaps obvious but nevertheless valuable lessons, as is the case with most coming of age films, and I think his young, bold protagonists highlight something similar within all of us, albeit a confidence that has been battered and … Continue reading JoJo Rabbit (2019)
Isle of Dogs (2018)
Directed by Wes Anderson If you've seen Wes Anderson's other movies, then you know what to expect with Isle of Dogs. It's somewhere between a comedy and a drama, complete with dog puns as well as casual mentions of horrific violence. The plot follows a plan made by a pack of dogs to help a young … Continue reading Isle of Dogs (2018)