“Fast X” Finds Its X-Factor In Jason Mamoa
There is one man to thank for the relative success of Fast X. All hail Jason Mamoa. All hail the real life Aquaman.
“Fair Play” Reveals The Ugly (And Entertaining) Truth About Power Dynamics
Fair Play dives deep into power dynamics and takes courageous chances in getting to its final destination. Writer and director Chloe Domont does not shy away from male vs. female dynamics in the office, or in the bedroom.
“Apt Pupil” Is One Of The Strangest Movies I’ve Ever Seen
In my (most likely futile) quest to watch all Stephen King inspired movies, I stumbled across one of the weirdest viewing experiences of my life.
The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 26.0)
The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 26.0)
Beware, Watching “Smile” Will Not Put A Smile On Your Face.
So here I am, a year later, pressing play ready to get scared. And you know what? I was very scared. Director and writer Parker Finn puts an outstanding premise on The Ring (2022) formula and feathers Smile with accents of natural uneasiness and deep-rooted grasps at mental health stigmas.
“Significant Other” Tests The Limits Of ‘Knowing Someone Better Than You Know Yourself’.
I have said it once, and I will say it again. I love a good surprise. Significant Other (2022) is a brisk 84-minute Paramount+ original science fiction thriller set in the claustrophobic Pacific Northwest.
“Haunted Mansion” Is Classic Friday Night Family Movie
It’s about time we stop making movies based on amusement park rides. The Pirates of The Caribbean (2003) set the fervor in motion, yet after that the Disney machine couldn’t fix it.
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The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 25.0)
My Rankings Of David Fincher’s Filmography
Below are my rankings for David Fincher’s filmography, not including The Killer. I am using the list on Letterboxd.com as my guiding light.
“Titanic” | Yea, Yea, I Finally Saw It. Now My Coworkers Can Get Off My Back.
Titanic is pretty good. Ever heard of it?
“Michael Clayton” Rips. An Underappreciated Crisp Thriller
As one grows older, one grows fonder of stories that don’t treat their audience like adolescents. As one grows older, one appreciates movies that are shadowed with complex dialogue, ambiguous characters and unpredictable plots. Michael Clayton is an anxiety filled reminder that giving the green light to top-notch filmmakers when they have a high concept story with top-quality actors attached is never a bad idea.
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The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 24.0)
Martin Scorsese Was In His Allegorical Horror Bag Early With “The Big Shave”
“In the process of shaving, a young man cuts himself. A lot.”
“Shiva Baby” Is Awkward Humor Done Right (Meaning I Can Bare It)
Shoutout to a couple of my coworkers, Stefan and Jordyn. Both of them put me onto Shiva Baby (2021) and they were both correct in saying it’s a very good movie.
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The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 23.0)
Have You Ever Heard Of “The Presidio?”
It is a safe bet that less than 5% of the people clicking on this blog have heard of The Presidio (1988).
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