For the past couple decades, Pixar has made constantly and somewhat consistently clear that their goal is two-fold: push forward the technical artistry of computer animation and strive to tell meaningful family-friendly stories in relevant, relatable ways. At their best, they tick both boxes with aplomb...
As far as biopics go, Concussion is about as strange as can be without remotely deviating from the conventional "true story" template. It intends to examine its subject in great detail, but can't quite find a focus. It attempts to humanize its study of the long-term effects of brain trauma...
Ah, young love. That sweet sensation of falling head over heels is a cinematic fascination fuelled by passion and the guarantee of juicy conflict. At first glance, the ingredients are all fully present in John Crowley's Brooklyn, a gentle, graceful picture...