In Phantom Thread, PTA takes from his inspirations and pushes their ideas and cinema as a whole to a new level. Watch this film, admire this film, learn from this film.
Stuck in the suffocating world of post-communist Bulgaria, Glory offers us a chance to step into the shoes of those that are tasked with helping the country move forward. It does this by wrapping itself around the life of a common man whose thoughts, ambitions and experiences are at once easily dismissable and deeply poignant and important.
Dunkirk is a film of little dialogue, loud sounds, and extreme emotion. Regardless of what you thought about Christopher Nolan before, with Dunkirk, he has given us a masterclass in storytelling.
The Big Sick circumvents the cliché's of the romcom genre by being committed to great storytelling. As a result, its full of laughs, real heartfelt emotion, and charm.
This is a movie for the fans, whose beauty mirrors the culture and legends from which it draws inspiration. For all its great qualities, however, its lacking plot may come across as tiresome to the novice viewer.
Animal Kingdom is a great film. Loosely based on the Pettingill criminal family of Melbourne, Australia, it is just as odd and exciting as the lives from which it draws its inspiration.
Elle is a fine film that owes its greatness to Isabelle Huppert's masterful performance and Paul Verhoeven's impressive ability to surprise the audience at every turn.
Both flawed and flawless, Mustang is a great film that unfortunately seems to run out before it fully embraces its potential. Regardless, it's a must-watch for any film enthusiast.
