Cinematic Introspection: Beyond the Scope of the Eye

PROVOCATIVE, ENLIGHTENING, OR DEMONIC Imagery is powerful. Whether through still art or motion pictures, they’re designed to tell the brain and heart something. It’s data, and it’s influential—whether for good or bad. It can be provocative or evocative; enlightening or galvanizing. It can also be just plain tempting or demonic. MAINTAINING OUR INNOCENCE AND MENTAL… Read More Cinematic Introspection: Beyond the Scope of the Eye

Movie Review: “Split”

“Split” this is on par with my second favorite film by M. Night Shyamalan, “The Visit,” right after The Sixth Sense.  PROBLEMS My first problem with Split was the humor. With “Split,” the humor and the story seem separate, causing the humor to feel distracting from the film’s overall tone, rather than complementary and nuanced. This… Read More Movie Review: “Split”