Encanto: We Actually Should Talk About Bruno
Tim Basaraba – “What’s that you say? Encanto features original songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda?” OK, I’m onboard before I even sit down in the theater!
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Nightmare Alley: Geek Out On Some New Noir
Tim Basaraba – In 2021, we saw two of our most celebrated living directors remake what felt like personal favorites. Steven Spielberg with Westside Story (the original was made in 1961) and Guillermo del Toro with Nightmare Alley (1947).
West Side Story: More Like West Side Snorey, Amirite?
Tim Basaraba – Maybe remakes aren’t a soulless Hollywood cash grab after all? Guillermo del Toro’s remake of Nightmare Alley (1947) was one of my favorite films of 2021 so why couldn’t another master director competently blend nostalgia and modern craftsmanship to recreate a classic?
The Batman: A Long, Dark Visually Compelling Mess
Tim Basaraba – Wow! Gotham finally seems like a real place we can visit. The latest in DC’s growing catalogue of films centered around the beloved caped crusader, The Batman, shows us what it’s like for the young hero to build a moral code and be allowed to fail as he figures out his role in a modern city with modern problems.
Spencer: Di Kills Bella
Tim Basaraba – I expected Spencer to be a formulaic biopic about Princess Di. Instead, I got a meditative arthouse film with an impressive dramatic performance by Kristen Stewart. What a pleasant surprise.
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