It was the summer of 2015 and I was sitting in our local theater preparing to watchPixar’s latest film, Inside Out. I wasn’t sure what to expect since their two previous films(Brave and Monsters University) were hit-and-miss with theatergoers and critics alike.To attempt what looked like an animated film disguised as a psychological study of…
It was always an unenviable task to return to Riley’s mind. In 2015’s marvellous Inside Out, Pixar created a world that felt entirely fresh. With emotional depth (pun intended), the film was lauded for its brilliance and originality. As a result, one can’t blame fans for fearing its sequel. After all, the first film was such…
They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. But, in Passages, that yearning often has toxic consequences. Directed by Ira Sachs, Passages follows the exploits of Tomas (Franz Rogowski), a filmmaker whose marriage to Martin (Ben Whishaw) is struggling. After his latest feature wraps, Tomas encounters Agathe (Adele Exarchopoulos), a stunning young schoolteacher that immediately charms him. After…
