Metaphors, allegory, and satire are very ambitious storytelling approaches that certainly wouldnโt work for all films and ideas, but when done right, the results can be truly eye-opening; they are the sort of art that can change a cultureโs course, and usually for the better. And few directors can do it as masterfully as Greek director and screenwriter Yorgos Lanthimos.
Aronofsky's latest endeavor was marketed as a horror film, but it turned out to be so much more than anybody asked for or expected.
August had a ton of great new albums and music videos from the likes of Arcade Fire, Grizzly Bear, Logic and The Killers; and it also featured some interesting trailers for mother!, You Were Never Really Here, and Loving Vincent. We've highlighted some of the best drops over the month and now we're ready to crown the best album, movie trailer, and music video.
I think it says a whole lot when a director has to explain what his film is trying to say; and Aronofsky certainly had something to say once the audience had enough to time to compose themselves after seeing Mother!...do we believe him?
This week we're talking about the Emmys notable moments and winners, recently ended seasons of The Strain and Preacher, new trailers forย The Punisher andย theย Tomb Raider reboot, and end with our thoughts on Apple's new product launches.