How “Fearless” Made Me Grateful for My Stupid Little Life
Peter Weir’s mostly forgotten drama about survivor’s guilt is an uncynical light in the darkness of mental illness. Every month, we at The Spool select a filmmaker to explore in greater depth — their themes, their deeper concerns, how their works chart the history of cinema and the filmmaker’s own biography. For Thanksgiving, we’re going off ... How “Fearless” Made Me Grateful for My Stupid Little Life
The Knight Before Christmas Review: Netflix Goes Medieval for Christmas
Netflix continues its ongoing battle with Hallmark for the souls of middling Christmas movies everywhere. In an effort to keep up with the Hallmark’s escalating Countdown to Christmas—which features a staggering 40 new films this year—Netflix has given us the gift of magic beans, off-brand Heath Ledgers, and “Bejabbers.” Bless. In The Knight Before Christmas, ... The Knight Before Christmas Review: Netflix Goes Medieval for Christmas