Instead of lamenting the inevitable demise of accredited arts journalism, advocates for
intelligent film commentary should redirect their energy to a happier task: envisioning the film critic of the future.
Not exact matches
An
intelligent and scary horror
film that makes a more than welcome
commentary on the horrors of war and gender oppression in Iran, using a lot of symbolism and keeping us in an increasing state of anxiety as it moves in a deliberate, slow - burning pace towards a terrifying climax.
Director Doug Liman begins a charming
commentary track (which he dedicates to the late Robert Ludlum) by making an extremely
intelligent point about preserving the music that backs the studio logo preceding your
film, as it cues the audience to be quiet.
This can not be further from the truth, as many horror
films serve as
intelligent social
commentaries on the fears and flaws of the time in which they are made.