Ethan Hawke
Blue Moon Review
People love to hear a success story. However, people seem equally taken by the tale of a falling star or the tragedy of a hero who fails. You could say we’re looking for pointers to prevent our own destruction or ensure our salvation. American writer, Lorenz Hart knew this absolutely in his marrow and he demonstrated it at a professional level. From 1920 to 1943 he worked with celebrated composer ...
The Black Phone Review
Based on a short story by Joe Hill, Scott Derrickson’s The Black Phone is a well paced thriller that successfully crosses genre boundaries. Subverting expectations along the way is nice, but unfortunately the story telegraphs its main punches a mile off. This review contains spoilers, so if you wish to view The Black Phone impartially scroll straight to the last two paragraphs. Denver, 1978; A mas...
The Northman Review
In a one-two punch of New England folklore and carelessly spilled beans, Robert Eggers established himself as a modern auteur to watch. I remember seeing The Witch on a weekday afternoon in a huge, empty cinema – factors that only added to the feeling of isolation and unease. I left with a massive appreciation for the role that sound plays in horror and a newfound goat phobia. Watching The L...