Based on Stephen King's short story of the same name, “All That You Love Will Be Taken Away” introduces us to Alfie Zimmer, a sales representative on one of the most important days of his life (perhaps his last).
Written and directed by Eva Victor, who also plays Agnes, the main character, Sorry, Baby is slow and artsy, but extremely effective. It shows how the trauma developed after a sexual assault has a ripple effect and loudly echoes in the victim and her life for years after.
The film didn’t have to be as long as it is. It just dragged on and on with scenes that had no substance. Every so often we get an action scene, and even those isn’t that fun.
By undermining the appeal and credibility of black characters, the show compromises the very idea of diversity and representation it sets to promote.
An Indonesian film that brings strong representation of Asian descent in this heart-warming tale of a woman and her dog.
Gretel & Hansel falters due to its razor thin story and lack of characterization. It loses sight of horror’s key rule: In order to create an effective tale, characters and emotions must be emphasized.
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.
