The Phoenician Scheme: Anderson’s reflection on lasting legacy
It goes without saying that Wes Anderson is an acquired taste. For many, he’s beloved for his...
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Jerry and Marge Go Large: Breaking Bank
Sometimes, picking a film on streaming feels like a gamble. In the case of?Jerry and Marge Go...
Jerry and Marge Go Large – What is the value of money?
?I?ve waited forty years for it to be just us, and so far, we suck at it.? Retirement can be a...
Isle of Dogs – It’s Cute, but It Has a Bite
This is one of the great examples of having a film that entertains well and at the same time goads our minds into active thought. It is very much like a cross-cultural extended parable.
Wakefield – Stepping Away from Life
Based on an E. L. Doctorow short story, Wakefield is not just an engaging story, but a man?s spiritual journey of growth and discovery. It serves as a critique of modern life and our assumptions about happiness, success, and love.
The Infiltrator – Follow the Money
Reagan era drug wars are the setting for The Infiltrator. Based on a true story, Federal agent Robert Mazur (Bryan Cranston) has been working undercover catching drug dealers, but thinks a more productive way to do it would be to follow the money to the t
Get a Job: Millenials, Meet the Job Market
“My childhood room is filled with trophies like these but I haven’t won a thing in my...
Get a Job: Does Everyone Win?
It?s not so much a story of looking for work as it is a story that seeks to consider what makes work valuable in our lives. That ties it into the way our culture has adopted the Protestant work ethic.
And The Winner Is…or Should Be (Oscar Spotlight)
The Oscar races this year are absolutely clear cut… in my mind. Having seen fourteen?of the...