Posts Tagged ‘Moonrise Kingdom’
Film Review – The Phoenician Scheme
After the densely layered Asteroid City (2023) and the ambitious set of Netflix short films, Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme (2025) might feel a little…conventional. But of course, convention isn’t really Anderson’s forte, is it? In terms of artistry, the writer/director has firmly planted himself as one of the most recognizable filmmakers…
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Film Review – Riddle of Fire
Writer/director Weston Razooli goes for a deliberately whimsical tone with his feature length debut, Riddle of Fire (2023). Although the setting is in present day Wyoming, the tone and textures are reminiscent of a magical fantasy-world. In fact, the film is described as a “neo-fairytale,” in which characters…
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MacGuffin Audio Podcast #162
Spencer is joined by Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad), Aaron Mason (The Grapes of Rad), and Steve Spielberg.
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Top 10 of 2012 – Ed’s Picks
2012 was a terrific year at the movies. 2010 and 2011 both felt a little underwhelming at the time. There was some good work, to be sure, but the amount of work that felt new or exciting was less and less. However, this last year…
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Top 10 of 2012 – Allen’s Picks
It’s been one heck of a good year for movies. From mainstream blockbusters to low-budget indies, there was a little bit for everyone in 2012. Even with a less than stellar summer season, I would argue that this been the strongest film year since 2007.…
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Episode 196 – DVD Rundown 10-16-2012
Spencer and Greg give their DVD rundown for October 16th, 2012. In this episode they discuss Moonrise Kingdom, Madagascar 3, Chernobyl Diaries, and Alcatraz.
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Film Review – Ruby Sparks
It has been six years since Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris burst onto the film scene after directing the breakout hit Little Miss Sunshine. It was a little indie film that became a surprise hit and charmed people worldwide. I know I have been very…
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Film Review – Moonrise Kingdom
Skilled woodsman Sam Shakusky (Jared Gilman) decides to skip town with his girl Suzy (Kara Hayward), but her well-to-do family is none to happy and has involved the cops. Sam and Suzy wander through the woods, isolated and happy, until they come across Sam’s former…
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