Mouse

I always try to come into every film I watch as neutral as humanly possible, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes I’m reviewing a franchise that I already like, something based on a book I’ve already read, or a sequel to a film I didn’t particularly care for, where the expectations are already pretty low. The goal is always to approach everything with a “let’s see what happens” mentality. That being said, when I found out that the team behind Ghostlight had a new film making the festival rounds this year, and there were some pretty solid reviews coming … Continue reading Mouse

Ghostlight

My pull quote: “before the Oscar onslaught, Ghostlight might be the best film of 2024, and certainly is the best you haven’t seen.” This little indie that should was just a random choice for me because it was in the Apple Store, and it had audio description. Never doubt the power of audio description, because the word on this film has been rather soft. I discovered, and fell in love with Ghostlight, which proves to be a thoughtful examination of art and tragedy, juxtaposing the grief of a family against the Shakesperian depth of Romeo and Juliet. in theatre, a … Continue reading Ghostlight