Same as it ever was: THE ZERO THEOREM
If there was any defining theme to Terry Gilliam’s movies, it’s a protagonist searching for…
What the fuck did I just watch? SPHERE
In 1998, Solaris was an experience barely known outside certain geek circles. As a science-fiction…
“Hear Me Roar” – Part 7: 3 WOMEN
What is noticeable about the women-centered films that have been discussed in this series is…
Regular Quoting or BQ?
With a little thought, I believe I could come up with a list of maybe…
Futurama + Pixels = Pixels
Yesterday afternoon, Sony dropped the trailer of the next Adam Sandler film, Pixels. Even though executives…
“Continue down your mistaken path”: Stanley Kubrick’s films, an introduction
“I thought you’d regained interest in human life.” “I have. I think perhaps I’ll create…
Soundtracking #5: GATTACA (1997)/SIDEWAYS (2004)
The occasional podcast on music in movies; spoilers for both films ahead. Intro music: “Coffee Shop” by…
2 Best Exotic 2 Marigold Hotel
There’s no shortage of extremely pleasing scenery in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which…
Movies by the Fives: March 2010
This new segment of The Solute looks at 5 movies that came out this month…
“Hear Me Roar” – Part 6: AN UNMARRIED WOMAN
Previously, we have looked at films that feature the hopeful beginning of a marriage and…