Rivette's guiding turns give the breadth and tone of a wondrous simple Summer breeze with the memory of an impending yet still far off Autumnal twilight. This film sees Rivette toying with some of his greatest blocking and movement. The entire film sails on its literal and implied dances. The choreography feels naturally loose like the rest of his more improvised works but also done with a practice and intention that lets this rich chemistry and emotion burst forth. Taking…

Feeling alone really hurts. It's always kinda been that way for me, but the second I hit adulthood that really became my dominant form of operation. I spend most of my time alone, and I've found a kind of contentment in it. Even with the peace I know I gain from it, it can all too often lead me down some long dark paths, but what's even worse is the idiosyncratic moment to moment interactions where you are thrust into…

A thoroughly interesting and personal experience from Spielberg. Through the lens of his favorite subject and genre, Spielberg tries to reckon with his personal guilt. The main question I have is what exactly does he feel guilty for? His impact on American culture? His laundering of Israel's image? His general complicity as a man in a position of wealth and power? All of these thematic elements came at me at different points and I never felt like I could settle…

I was immediately hooked from the opening shot. When I realized the film was gonna be shot in that ratio with those kinds of setups I was elated. The more boxy aspect ratio 1.50:1 provides such a great amount of space that allows for a more personal focus and brings the facial performances out brilliantly. They feel so singular and isolating so when Barker eventually drapes them in shadow you are unnerved to such a strong degree. The blocking is…

I got no experience with the backrooms before this outside of seeing an image here or there and of course traveling through Oshkosh, the original backrooms. I was pleasantly surprised with this even with my general disinterest and lack of knowledge when it comes to internet horror. Parsons shows a pretty got aptitude for filmmaking here. The cinematography is suitably creepy and knows when and where to linger. The set design is fantastic and allows him to use the otherworldly…