Godzilla is my kind of thrilla, one that doesn’t go into scary human territory, but more outrageously size reptilians. The plot was well written (by director Takashi Yamazaki) and sent a great message about community spirit and how everyone can and should participate, reminiscent of The Little Engine that Could. Additional themes presented were: If… Continue reading Godzilla, My Kind of Thrilla
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Monster: Mash and Oxymoron
Monster is both unique and familiar. The novelty comes from a rather non-linear use of story telling, even though Saltburn (horrible film) waits until the final 15 to go back in time, Monster, directed by Hirokazu Koreeda (who also directed Shoplifters, one of my favorites of all time) restarts his story at midpoint. The childhood… Continue reading Monster: Mash and Oxymoron