Since it’s Halloween, I decided to go with something in the horror genre. I’m not the biggest fan of overly gory movies so I went with a psychological thriller: Funny Games. I watched the original Austrian version, not the shot-for-shot American remake, and it was probably one of the more disturbing movies I’ve seen. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the…
My pick for this week, Stranger Than Fiction, comes as a recommendation from a writing workshop I’m currently taking. This film is a great mashup of characters, genres, and overplayed writing tropes all wrapped up in a fantastical premise. It also answers the question: what would happen when a character meets their author? **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you…
It’s raining here in New York and has put me in the mood for a rom-com. My pick this week is probably one of my favorites of all time, My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It has complicated family dynamics, “star-crossed lovers”, and a whole lot of comedy and hijinks. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing?** Toula…
