Coyote vs. Acme: a Delightful Trip Down Memory Lane

I grew up with Looney Tunes, so Coyote vs. Acme had me before it even got going. There is something wonderfully comforting about seeing Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Foghorn Leghorn, and so many other familiar faces back on screen, especially when the animation has such an old-school feel. Director Dave Green clearly understands that… Continue reading Coyote vs. Acme: a Delightful Trip Down Memory Lane

IDIOTS: A Dark and Crazy Ride That Offers Commentary on Modern Media

Written and directed by Macon Blair, Idiots presents an entertaining but slightly disturbing film that offers commentary on the wealthy’s entitlement and the state of influencer media today. Though I often laughed and was genuinely surprised and appalled, Idiots definitely drives its points hard. It definitely comes across as a slap to the face of… Continue reading IDIOTS: A Dark and Crazy Ride That Offers Commentary on Modern Media

THE DOG STARS: A Very Derivative Post-apocalyptic Affair

I have seen my share of post-apocalyptic movies, and Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars does not bring anything new to the table. The movie features some moderately compelling characters, but it doesn’t do anything particularly exciting or dynamic with them. I have never read the novel by Peter Heller that inspired this adaptation. Still, I… Continue reading THE DOG STARS: A Very Derivative Post-apocalyptic Affair