Some Thoughts on ‘The Double’ (2013), an Understated Cinematic Serenade
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Some Thoughts on ‘The Double’ (2013), an Understated Cinematic Serenade

Rotten Tomatoes describes ‘The Double’ as follows: “An awkward office drone (Jesse Eisenberg) becomes increasingly unhinged after a charismatic and confident look-alike takes a job at his workplace and seduces the woman (Mia Wasikowska) he desires.” [1] Now that the film is contextualized, here's a list of my observations after viewing it a few times. The Double (2013) Stylization &…
A Brief Word on Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler (from AMC’s ‘Better Call Saul’)
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A Brief Word on Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler (from AMC’s ‘Better Call Saul’)

Bob Odenkirk stole the limelight as the eponymous Saul from 'Better Call Saul' but Rhea Seehorn as "Kim Wexler" no doubt held the show up in an Atlantean fashion – in addition to Chuck, Jimmy McGill's sibling, her character (as an on-again-off-again romantic interest) provided emotional foundation in amongst turbulent plot twists and shared universe callbacks.  The character of Kim…
The Craft (1994) Witches, Jealousy, and Boys, Oh My!
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The Craft (1994) Witches, Jealousy, and Boys, Oh My!

Four witches, one city, endless possibilities. ‘The Craft’ (1996) a coming of age tale revolving around four young women dabbling in the black arts of witchcraft. A contemporary take on witchcraft and Wicca that deftly  examines the subject – in a relatable way – while dispensing with the more ludicrous or intangible parts of on-screen magic. ‘The Craft’ never truly…