The Left Handed Gun (1958): Young Paul Newman’s Explosive Acting

April 23, 2026

Protagonist:Billy the Kid (played by Paul Newman) Goal (surface):Avenge the murder of his mentor and survive as an outlaw Goal (deeper/psychological):Find belonging and validation; cope with abandonment and betrayal through violence and identity-building Inciting incident:The killing of Tunstall (his father figure), which pushes Billy into revenge and outlaw life Antagonists:Pat Garrett (lawman and former ally), … More The Left Handed Gun (1958): Young Paul Newman’s Explosive Acting

Daniel Craig is at his best in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’

February 3, 2025

‘Queer’ is unhinged Luca Guadagnino. Following a loitering, pathetic queer man looking for sex at any cost. He desperately needs companionship and ends up developing an honest relationship with a young man, Eugene (Drew Starkey,  but the story ends up a more interpersonal journey of self-discovery for both characters. … More Daniel Craig is at his best in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’

Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste a perfect pairing: Hard Truths Review (2024)

January 31, 2025

The depths of Pansy’s (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) neuroticism and narcissism is captured in such a raw state by Jean-Baptiste’s masterful performance. Awe-inspiring, tour-de-force as the tornado that barrels through every situation. A Mike Leigh script that sits down and asks the difficult questions of why so much anger and pain. Leigh, subtly but effectively showcases what has made Pansy one of the most spittingly bitter characters in film history. … More Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste a perfect pairing: Hard Truths Review (2024)