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IR Film Review: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 [Paramount]
The progression of a Sonic movie can be bathed on the notion of a bad guy and getting to the next stage in the ladder of both character and stories. “Sonic The Hedgehog 3” bodes well because in many ways, it takes a structural reference from anime. Sonic now has two of his friends but there needs to be heavier stakes without losing the lightness.
IR Film Review: BEST SELLERS [Screen Media]
"Best Sellers" tries to show that path in the progression of a nihilist. The interesting structure is the reverse casting of Aubrey Plaza and Michael Caine that gives it its fragility but also, at times, a lack of edge.
IR Film Review: PIG [Neon]
Unlike "Prisoners Of The Ghostland" which was a mash up (or perhaps like it), his new film "Pig" is not initially what it seems to be. It can be said that this is one of Cage’s more subtle performances (although physically it is not).