PostsCommentsdrax in #hive-166847 • 6 hours agoFilm Review: Terminator Genisys (2015)It's frustrating for science fiction movie lovers to see Hollywood try to exploit some of the best and most acclaimed works in the genre with a series of increasingly senseless…drax in #hive-166847 • 13 hours agoFilm Review: Two Rode Together (1961)When examining the filmography of a cinematic titan like John Ford, it is inevitable that some films will fall short of the high standards set by his classic works. This is…drax in #hive-166847 • 22 hours agoFilm Review: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)Few films in recent times have faced such high expectations, and even fewer—at least judging by the almost unanimous reactions of relevant critics—have met them as successfully…drax in #hive-166847 • yesterdayFilm Review: Last Year at Marienbad (L'Année dernière à Marienbad, 1961)The distinction between art cinema and commercial cinema often blurs, yet in certain instances, it becomes strikingly clear. One such case is Last Year at Marienbad , a 1961…drax in #hive-166847 • 2 days agoFilm Review: John Wick (2014)In the past three decades, we have had many opportunities to witness how Keanu Reeves possesses acting abilities akin to a Slavonian oak, but also how this does not necessarily…drax in #hive-166847 • 3 days agoFilm Review: 22 Jump Street (2014)It is always commendable when Hollywood keeps some of its promises for a change. At the conclusion of 21 Jump Street , the 2012 action-comedy directed by Phil Lord and…drax in #hive-166847 • 3 days agoFilm Review: West Side Story (1961)For some cinephiles, 1960s Hollywood represents an empire in decline, with once grand studios struggling to meet the challenge of television, foreign art films, grindhouse…drax in #hive-166847 • 4 days agoFilm Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)Wes Anderson, one of the most talented American film directors alive today, is famous for his personal touch, which often leads to frustrating disappointments among viewers who…drax in #hive-166847 • 4 days agoFilm Review: Splendor in the Grass (1961)Elia Kazan, the grand Hollywood filmmaker of 20th Century, has undoubtedly earned his reputation for extracting the best possible performances from his cast. This ability is…drax in #hive-166847 • 5 days agoFilm Review: Moonrise Kingdom (2012)Wes Anderson is undeniably one of the few prominent American filmmakers today who has not only developed but has also managed to preserve a deeply personal touch in his works.…drax in #hive-166847 • 5 days agoFilm Review: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)Being iconic and being good are fundamentally different concepts, a distinction that is perhaps best illustrated by Breakfast at Tiffany's , the 1961 film directed by Blake…drax in #hive-166847 • 5 days agoFilm Review: 21 Jump Street (2012)The popular internet meme "How do you do, fellow kids?" actually originated as a satirical reference to the 1980s television series 21 Jump Street , infamous for its basic…drax in #hive-166847 • 6 days agoFilm Review: Victim (1961)Many filmmakers, particularly those aligned with left-wing, liberal, or progressive ideologies, often assert that their work transcends mere entertainment and can serve as a…drax in #hive-166847 • 7 days agoRetro Film Review: Thor (2011)Hollywood has taught us in recent years not to expect too much from it, and to expect even less from its blockbusters. Nevertheless, it must be acknowledged that some…drax in #hive-166847 • 7 days agoFilm Review: The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)Michael Connelly can be considered one of the most successful authors of the crime genre in contemporary American literature, at least judging by the willingness of Hollywood…drax in #hive-166847 • 7 days agoFilm Review: I Am Number Four (2011)At the beginning of the last decade, Hollywood studios appeared to have discovered a lucrative alternative to superhero comic book adaptations. The success of Twilight…drax in #hive-166847 • 8 days agoRetro Film Review: True Grit (2010)Looking at the blockbusters that the American film industry was flooding global cinemas with in past few decades, it was quite hard to identify a single title that wasn’t a…drax in #hive-166847 • 8 days agoFilm Review: Knights of the Teutonic Order (Krzyżacy, 1960)Most casual cinephiles often link Polish cinema with the serious, bleak, and rather unattractive dramas crafted by renowned directors such as Andrzej Wajda and Krzysztof…drax in #hive-166847 • 8 days agoFilm Review: True Grit (1969)John Wayne, a towering figure in American cinema, is often synonymous with the traditional Western genre. His reactionary political views and iconic roles have come to embody the…drax in #hive-166847 • 9 days agoRetro Film Review: The Social Network (2010)Hollywood, despite not being able to operate without it these days, has never been particularly fond of information technology. Computers in Hollywood films are almost invariably…
