Tomorrow is August 31. The last day of summer, the arrival of autumn. This page of the calendar also reminds us that some things come to an irreversible end and of the weight of passing time. If you still haven’t watched it, there couldn’t be a more perfect date to watch or revisit - Joachim Trier’s 2011 film “Oslo, August 31st.”
At a time when interest in cinemas has sharply declined and films are disappearing on digital platforms, struggling to find a ticket for a movie is unambiguously a major event. Nolan is one of the greatest and most recognizable directors of our time. But many also complain that he often receives more attention and praise than he deserves, and is overhyped. So where does "The Odyssey" stand in relation to these claims? Does Nolan really deserve the title of "the best"?
Sometimes the greatest horror is not monsters hiding in the dark, but being alone in a completely lit yet utterly empty room. There is no sound, only the nerve-racking hum of the fluorescent lights above your head. Backrooms is built around precisely this feeling. It is not merely a horror film, but a story about modern humanity’s loneliness, distress, and how people become lost behind the walls of their own minds.
Michael Jackson achieved unparalleled fame during his lifetime, and even after his death, that fame has continued to grow exponentially. The new film "Michael", which tells the story of the modern world's most famous figure, is currently causing a real storm both at the box office and on music platforms. Nearly recouping its budget with its opening weekend earnings alone, the film also propelled the artist's songs back to the top of Spotify's charts. In fact, 13 of his songs entered the 200 most-streamed tracks, and with 75 million monthly listeners, he broke his own record 17 years after his death. However, despite all this commercial success and global interest, the film has managed to drive critics and viewers sharply apart.
The film "Project Hail Mary" was presented both on social media and by film critics as the production that has come closest to "Interstellar" since its release. This is indeed a very bold and ambitious comparison, and objectively speaking, the film cannot fully live up to this lofty claim.
We know Josh Safdie from tension-filled, breathtaking films such as "Uncut Gems" and "Good Time", which he made together with his brother Benny. Now, however, he is alone behind the camera. Josh’s new film, "Marty Supreme", fully preserves the director’s chaotic and fast-paced style that we have come to know. Although the story initially appears to be a sports drama stretching from 1950s New York to London, it is actually a struggle of ego and ambition disguised as table tennis.
When we hear the name Paul Thomas Anderson, we already expect a certain level of quality. There Will Be Blood, The Master, Licorice Pizza: all of these films showcase his distinctive style and artistic power. But this time, Anderson made a political thriller in a different genre, and with a very large budget.
Level 90
That’s all for today. Play a game and take a break; we’ll see you again tomorrow.
