The Joker is probably the most discussed film of the year and it is not hard to see why. Joaquin Phoenix is brilliant in the role of the Joker continuing the long tradition tht started with Jack Nicholson. Overall the Joker is an homage to the King of Comedy (1982) and the Taxi Driver (1976),… Read More The problem with the Joker
Kvasir’s Thread’s Journal: November 23. The pop culture world still thinks of that 2009 film when they speak of “The Watchmen”. I, on the other hand, am lurking in the dark, re-reading the classic graphic novel. News had found me some time ago, about a new series, based on that particular novel. How the times… Read More We watch HBO’s “The Watchmen”: Mid season report
The end of the running decade saw Disney revamping the Star Wars universe. Except for the main trilogy, there are two anthology films, new comic runs, having bought also Star Wars comic titles along with LucasFilms, and we are only halfway to what has been announced to come. “The Mandalorian”‘s first trailer was really promising.… Read More “The Mandalorian”: Our impressions after the first two episodes
Arthur Schnitzler back in the 19th century wrote ‘A Dream Story’ which was later brought to the big screen by Kubrick under the name Eyes Wide Shut. One of the many interesting things about Schnitzler was that his work was affected by Freud’s theories regarding the interpretation of dreams and the unconscious. This influence is… Read More Eyes Wide Shut: Where Kubrick met Freud and Schnitzler
By: Antonis Ch A Netflix movie on the story of Jessie Pinkman (Aaron Paul) is nothing but great news for every ‘Breaking Bad’ fan. Especially after ‘Better Call Saul’, it became clear that the ‘Breaking Bad’ universe can offer quality sequels. Walter White’s sidekick was among the most beloved characters of the show, and this… Read More El Camino: Was it Worth it Bringing Jessie Back?
By: Apostolisza8 So, it’s that time of the year again. Halloween has arrived once again, bringing along a celebration of superstition. In Kvasir’s Thread, we are really suckers for all-things-horror, so we are revisiting this modern classic of folk supernatural horror. Before we dive into “The VVitch”, we need a soundtrack for the day. In… Read More Redemption At The Puritan’s Hand: Revisiting “The VVitch”
By: Apostolisza8 Disclaimer: I am not a tv series guy. I am also, whenever Ι feel that a series is suitable to my tastes, a very slow watcher. I mean, if you look in the dictionary on the opposite of binge-watching, there is probably a picture of me making watchlists for future use. “As the… Read More Tales Of Resistance In The Land Of Thra
Review by Antonis Ch and Apostolisza8 Chapter I: The Scenario by Antonis Ch The plot of ‘Once upon a Time in Hollywood’ is built around Sharon Tate’s murder and the ensuing Manson saga. The addition of two fictional characters (Di Caprio as Rick Dalton and Pitt as Cliff Booth) by Tarantino is enough to alter… Read More Quentin goes to Hollywood
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