For over 30 years, Richard Linklater has proven himself as one of the most must-watch filmmakers in the industry. A self-proclaimed slacker, his films rarely rely on flashy filmmaking or ambitious stories. Instead, what sets Linklater apart is his understanding of human behavior and relationships. He tells stories that may seem simple on the surface […]
Read More Breaking Down the Genius of Richard Linklater’s 2025In the last few years—especially in 2025—film has quietly shifted in a noticeable way. More and more movies are choosing to take place in the actual present, as opposed to leaning into a timeless feel. For a long stretch, filmmakers seemed to prefer ambiguity—stories where the era didn’t matter, where phones barely existed, and where […]
Read More Post-2020 Cinema and the End of EscapismHorror is perhaps the most versatile movie genre there is. It ranges from supernatural hauntings to slashers to cosmic horror. But to me, the scariest subgenre of them all is the one that hits closest to home—literally. I’m talking about body horror: the moment our flesh stops being ours and the human body becomes the […]
Read More The Anatomy of Body Horror: Why It Scares UsSentimental Value is an intimate film—one that takes its time unraveling a beautifully messy picture. The film is a twisted web of themes and emotions, yet Joachim Trier’s vision remains clear and focused. He directs the film with precision, navigating the story’s complexities with care. The premise centers on Gustav Borg (Stellan SkarsgÃ¥rd), an estranged […]
Read More Sentimental Value (2025) review: The Weight of Art ★★★★★