It has appeared to me that there now exists a definite media pipeline that includes the writing of Japanese author Haruki Murakami. Somewhere along the line of record collecting, being obsessed with A24 movies and collecting Criterions, one eventually reads “Norwegian Wood” and makes sure everyone within a five-mile radius knows about it. But maybe…
As much as I hate to admit it, I’m always intrigued by the Oscars year in and year out. Sure, it doesn’t really mean anything at the end of the day, and they hardly ever tend to get it right, but it’s always fun to root for your favorites and get unnecessarily angry when The…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock in the film world, you know about A24. Whether it be through the overpriced yet unbelievably cool merchandise, the horror movie that mentally scarred your grandparents last week, or the notable Academy Award recognitions—and snubs—it is hard to avoid the impact that A24 is having on contemporary cinema….
Sean Baker’s newest work on a manipulative, self-centered egomaniac is done so well that the audience is won over within the first thirty minutes. “Red Rocket” follows the return of Mikey Saber—played by Simon Rex—to his hometown of Texas City after his stint in the adult film industry comes to a close. As Mikey returns, it…