Projector of Feelings

August 4, 2021August 5, 2021 Andrew John Bundy Cinema, Critical Essay, Review

James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ Is A Crass 80s Mash-Up Of ‘The Expendables’ And ‘Full Metal Jacket’ : You’ve Never Felt Superhero Kills Quite Like This

How does one go about assembling a team of D-list misfits for an evolving medium wherein corporate shilldom for costumed characters has run amuck? Give your copy/paste protagonist long dormant family issues? Check. Get a well-known action star to groan out one-liners from a silly CGI character? Check. Cast a wrestler against their assumed type … Continue reading James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ Is A Crass 80s Mash-Up Of ‘The Expendables’ And ‘Full Metal Jacket’ : You’ve Never Felt Superhero Kills Quite Like This

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 Andrew John Bundy Adaptation, Cinema, Review

‘Jungle Cruise’ Aims To Be A Copycat ‘The African Queen’ But Is Far Too Childish To Succeed As Gore Verbinski’s ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Franchise Did

Overly indebted to many far more successful films, "Jungle Cruise" feels made for kids but all the film references will fly way over their heads.

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Andrew John Bundy Cinema, Critical Essay, Review

A Natural Evolution Of M. Night Shyamalan’s Obsession With Barriers Of Mortality, ‘Old’ Expressively Plays With Goofy Ideas In A Creatively Limiting Manner

"Old" features M. Night Shyamalan's strongest twist in some time, but is it too little too late at this point in his career?

July 22, 2021July 23, 2021 Andrew John Bundy Cinema, Must-Watch, Review

Thanks To A Near Sedate Nicolas Cage, ‘Pig’s’ Tender Strangeness Breathes Like A Minor Miracle [Must-Watch]

No mere John Wick/Liam Neeson movie clone, no matter one's expectations going into Cage’s new movie “Pig,” you will find it merits none of the obvious comparisons.

July 14, 2021July 22, 2021 Andrew John Bundy Cinema, Critical Essay, Review

‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain’ – A Portrait Of An Addict On A Perpetual Chase Towards Betterment

“He committed suicide. The f*cking asshole.” A talking head spits out in the opening of “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain.” “He let me down.” Another friend says, crying towards the film’s end. Like the candid, often perceived to be crass candor of Bourdain himself, Morgan Neville’s 'Roadrunner' is not afraid to show public figures … Continue reading ‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain’ – A Portrait Of An Addict On A Perpetual Chase Towards Betterment

Projector of Feelings

‘The Card Counter’ : Paul Schrader’s Morbid Fascination With Self-Flagellating Punishment Comes Full Circle In The Film Scholar’s Magnum Opus [Must-Watch]

‘Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings’ Personifies The Best And Worst Of Marvel Studios, But Is Worth Seeing For Tony Leung’s Performance

‘Days’ : Director Tsai Ming-Liang Captures Massaging Life’s Pain Away With Cinematic Therapy That Soothes Through The Screen [Must-Watch]

James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ Is A Crass 80s Mash-Up Of ‘The Expendables’ And ‘Full Metal Jacket’ : You’ve Never Felt Superhero Kills Quite Like This

‘Jungle Cruise’ Aims To Be A Copycat ‘The African Queen’ But Is Far Too Childish To Succeed As Gore Verbinski’s ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Franchise Did

A Natural Evolution Of M. Night Shyamalan’s Obsession With Barriers Of Mortality, ‘Old’ Expressively Plays With Goofy Ideas In A Creatively Limiting Manner

Thanks To A Near Sedate Nicolas Cage, ‘Pig’s’ Tender Strangeness Breathes Like A Minor Miracle [Must-Watch]

‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain’ – A Portrait Of An Addict On A Perpetual Chase Towards Betterment