Reel World: Rewind #026 – Fantastic Mr. Fox
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind… With the recent release of Wes Anderson’s new animated film, Isle of Dogs, it made sense to venture back to his previous animated movie, Fantastic Mr. Fox. This month, Josh Crabb is joined…
Crystal Ball| Isle of Dogs
Every so often due to narrow distribution or a small showing time it is difficult to get to a theatre and see a movie you’ve been looking forward to seeing on the silver screen. Luckily here at Reel World Theology…
Streaming Weekly September 2017 1.0
You blink and summer has disappeared. All of a sudden, it’s Labor Dabor and the school year has started. Before you know it, the weather will turn cooler and Fall will officially sweep in. Put aside all your fretting and trust…
Top 5 Bill Murray Cameos
One of my favorite comedic actors and one of my favorite actors ever is the incomparable and legendary Bill Murray. From one of my favorite movies of all-time, Groundhog Day, to his stellar dramatic performance in Lost in Translation, Murray…
Director’s Cut| Wes Anderson’s ‘Fantastic Mr.Fox”
Animated movies are strange. They typically tell stories using all the same themes and principles as action films, comedies, dramas, and everything in between, but something about their visuals tend to convince audiences they should be taken less seriously. Movies…
Director’s Cut| Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’
“I can’t argue against anything you’re saying. But then again, I don’t have to, ’cause you’re 12 years old. Look, let’s face it, you’re probably a much more intelligent person than I am. In fact, I guarantee it. But even…
Director’s Cut| Wes Anderson’s ‘Rushmore’
“The secret, I don’t know. I guess you’ve just gotta find something you love to do and then do it for the rest of your life. For me, it’s going to Rushmore.” -Max Fischer In an interview, Schwartzman talks about…
Director’s Cut| Wes Anderson’s ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou’
If you’re reading this, it’s likely you don’t have to think to hard when asked what your favorite movie is. Some have to give a list of three or five because they aren’t able to choose between them, like being…
Director’s Cut| Wes Anderson’s ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’
The visuals of Wes Anderson’s movies are iconic. His set style, cinematography and color palate make his pictures stand out in a sea of filmmakers, all hoping for your attention. I could spend pages swooning over these aspects of his…
Top 5 Tuesday – Top 5 Oscar Winners
You’re not going to find any griping here. Neil Patrick Harris reminded us during the opening song of the 87th Academy Awards that, “movies may not show real life, but they’ll show you what life really means.” Apart from the opinions,…