Film of the Day (06/18/19): Detroit

This is an important film that may not be easy to sit through, but is essential in understanding how where we came from has shaped where we are today.

Film of the Day (06/16/19): Throne of Blood

This is, simply  put, great cinema at work, from the groundwork in its opening minutes to its iconic finale. 

Film of the Day (06/12/19): The Vanishing

Full of grit and raw, powerful emotion, this amazingly-directed and acted thriller is pure dynamite and absolutely worth the watch!

Film of the Day (06/10/19): Nocturnal Animals

Can we truly escape our own past actions, especially when they fill us with guilt? And just how heavy can guilt weigh on our conscience?

Film of the Day (06/06/19): Catch-22

We’ve often heard the adage that “War is Hell,” but is it truly this damn…insane?
I hope I never have to find out.

Film of the Day (06/03/19): 41

Like Primer, this matches a high concept with a low budget and produces something memorable for fans of both science fiction and drama. It can also be quite funny at times.

Film of the Day (06/02/19): The Graduate

I think it’s safe to say that we are all a little worried about our futures. But, personally, I never had my own Mrs. Robinson. And that’s probably a good thing.

Film of the Day (05/20/19): The Stranger

In the post-WWII era, there were a lot of stories to be told on the big screen. And, as seen here, they didn’t all have to revolve around the war itself.

Film of the Day (05/13/19): Short Term 12

Once in a while, something comes along that absolutely knocks the wind out of you in a way that you’re thankful for.

Film of the Day (05/10/19): Bad Words

The idea of an adult using a loophole to enter a children’s national spelling bee is funny enough, especially when you go into it knowing it has an R rating.

Film of the Day (05/09/19): All The President’s Men

This is a film that stands the test of time, with themes as relevant now as they will ever be. 

Film of the Day (05/08/19): The Edge of Seventeen

The dialogue is raw and real, the struggles grounded and impactful, and the characters fleshed-out and believable. All around, I had a great time watching this.

Film of the Day (05/07/19): Tucker And Dale Vs Evil

This takes the “dumb young people vs hillbillies in the woods” trope and turns it completely on its ear, to wonderful results.

Film of the Day (05/06/19): The Searchers

This is heralded by many as one of the greatest Westerns ever filmed, and since I grew up watching a lot of John Wayne movies, I had to finally cross this one off my list.

Film of the Day (05/01/19): The Bridge on the River Kwai

It’s not interested in being the typical kind of war story, choosing instead to dive deep into deeper issues of human behavior, duty, honor, and the greater social order.