Joaquin Phoenix brings us the story of cartoonist John Callahan, a quadriplegic alcoholic with a challenging yet humorous take on life. Based on a true story, John opens the film by sharing his story on a stage: I know three things about my real mother. She was Irish American. She had red hair. And, sheContinue reading “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot”
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Don’t Look Up
An astronomer (Leonardo DiCaprio) and PhD candidate (Jennifer Lawrence) from Michigan State University discover a meteor is hurdling toward Earth. The planet has just over six months until total destruction. It’s not supposed to be funny, but director Adam McKay brings us a satirical look at our cultural subservience. Framed as a narrative on climateContinue reading “Don’t Look Up”