'Weed the People' is a well researched documentary that is very well made and heartfelt. All of the children and their families shown in the film perfectly emphasize the film's stance and bring a human component to the controversial subject of legal cannabis. The film succeeds in making a compelling case while also calling viewers to action in a non-manipulative way.
'Dawnland' lacks enough historical context, effective editing, varied interviews, or creativity to be an effective documentary. While the topic is incredibly important and not discussed as openly or often as it should be, the subject matter alone isn't enough to make 'Dawnland' worth watching.
'Eva' is an amazing film for the people unfamiliar with Eva Mozes Kor’s life story. The storytelling is balanced, heartfelt, and the breadth of interviewees is staggering. Though the editing can make the film’s pacing feel a bit slow, this documentary communicates its message with finesse. Eva Kor is an astounding person with an outlook on life that is expertly conveyed through this film about her life.
An origin story about Leatherface from Texas Chainsaw Massacre exists. But is it any good?
This week on Pop Tabs Matt, Tt, and Phil discuss a new offensive Handmaid’s Tale Halloween costume, Taylor Swift’s support of the Democrats in Tennessee, and James Gunn joining the DCEU.
Input 2 continues to explore the deep roots of the Halloween film genre. More specifically, how the original Halloween movie created many of the horror tropes today. But how does the new Halloween sequel hold up to the first one? Does Michael Myers still strike fear into the hearts of viewers? Tune in to this week’s episode of Input 2 to find out more!
‘From Normal to Extraordinary: Ball State’s First Century’ was a struggle to sit through and even more of a struggle to evaluate. Despite slick production, excellent music, and strong research, the film suffers from a lack of a strong narrative backbone.
‘When Jeff Tried to Save the World’ is a fascinating character study set against a backdrop of faded neon and gutter-balls. The cinematography and set design is humble, yet charming, and the ensemble cast absolutely knocks it out of the park. Despite being rooted heavily in a nostalgia (of sorts) for the bowling alley of yesteryear, this film couldn’t be more relevant for our generation and the one before it. No matter how many quarters this one eats, Jeff is worth the price to play.
'Starlink: Battle for Atlas' can be confusing and frustrating at points, but it's wonderful overall. It’s fun to play and doesn’t get boring because of how much there is to do.
David Green’s 2018 Halloween remedies this in the simplest way possible: by pretending everything after the original Halloween movie doesn’t exist, and you know what? I wish that were true, because the 2018 Halloween is the perfect sequel to the original.
