I first saw I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing in the late eighties or early nineties. One of my lesbian friends recommended the movie to me not only because it was so good, but also because…
Art
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Driving can be a profound experience. It is difficult to articulate the feeling of what it’s like to ponder a great many things while you drive in solitude, or that quiet mutual moment of bonding…
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Streaming DocumentariesStreaming Reviews
‘Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed’ – When David Lost the Battle to Goliath
by Ingridjeby IngridjeI have to admit that before I started watching this documentary, I hardly had any knowledge of Bob Ross. I am still amazed by how successful this man was: the artist who taught millions of…
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DocumentaryReviews
‘Lily Topples The World’: Welcome to the Wonderful World of Domino Art
by Brian Connorby Brian ConnorThe world of online fame is a strange one. There are people out there with millions of fans, real fans that are actively subscribed to the output of artists and sometimes literally invested in their…
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DocumentaryReviews
‘Wojnarowicz: F**k You F*ggot F**ker’ – The Tragic Lives of David, Peter, and Tom
by Ingridjeby IngridjeBefore I saw this movie, I had no idea who David Wojnarowicz was. Its title was also a complete mystery to me. But then I saw the documentary, and I decided to do some background…
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Streaming ReviewsStreaming Romance
‘Malcolm & Marie”s Stunning Performances Elevate a Lackluster Screenplay
by George Clarkby George ClarkSam Levinson’s lockdown project Malcolm & Marie will go down as one of the most divisive movies this year. Starring the incredible Zendaya as Marie and John David Washington as Malcolm, the film is based…
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HorrorReviews
‘Random Acts of Violence’ is a Grisly Critique of Horror Entertainment
by Nick Kushby Nick KushThe most ingenious line from Wes Craven’s Scream (among many other great soundbites from a continually prescient movie) is Billy Loomis noting, “movies don’t create psychos, movies make psychos more creative.” Jay Baruchel’s Random Acts…
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DocumentaryReviews
‘The Painter and the Thief’ and the Relationship Between the Artist and Their Muse
by Nick Kushby Nick KushOne of my deepest fascinations in film is when artists find a way to blur the line between art and reality. As I’ve said time and time again, meta readings of films are some of…
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What are movies? What makes one movie “cinema” and another a “theme park ride”? These clickbait questions have been on everyone’s mind lately. Martin Scorcese and Francis Ford Coppola have been asked to comment on…
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Seconds after finishing the trailer, I contacted the MovieBabble crew and requested to review Velvet Buzzsaw. It looked absolutely demented, and therefore perfect for the likes of me. It sold itself as a supernatural slasher…
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This article will be filled with spoilers for The House that Jack Built and numerous other works of Lars von Trier. Debuting on December 14th at the Cannes Film Festival, The House That Jack Built is…
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Reviews
The Art vs. The Artist – What Should We Do About Films that Include Sexual Offenders?
by Nick Kushby Nick KushThe unfortunate of reality of Hollywood is becoming more apparent as more sexual offenders are accused every single day. Men like Louis C.K and Kevin Spacey are just a few of the big names that…