If “St. Vincent” feels like a rehash of familiar movie trope, you’re right. The plot is neither original nor particularly engaging after so many takes. What makes it work is tweaks which create a deeper character and the comedy talent at play. “St. Vincent” is thematically weak, but strengthened by the presence of those involved. […]
Dagger Movie Night: Moonrise Kingdom — A Sweet Love Story and Ode to the Inner Child
After working on the miniature sets and models for “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” director Wes Anderson realized that he could apply the same techniques to his live-action films. You could argue that he had already reached this goal with his previous works. You could also argue that his attention to detail trumps his ability to instill […]
