127 Hours

There’s a peculiar type of anxiety that film can elicit in me. It’s peculiar because on one hand, I completely understand that I’m choosing to suspend my disbelief. On the other hand, if the movie is particularly well crafted, and the director understands how to push my buttons, as it were, the anxiety is nearly unavoidable. Danny Boyle is one of those directors. He finely tunes his films to play my emotions like he knows them... Read More

Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire is a perfect example of what a great director can do with a pretty average script. This film is a beautiful, colorful celebration of life that will you leave you feeling incredibly nothing but good.  Director Danny Boyle has proved to be one of the most diverse directors out there, having successful and critically acclaimed films ranging from Shallow Grave, Sunshine, Millions, 28 Days Later, and Trainspotting. The slumdog of... Read More