Joshua M. Hayes Drama

Film Review: Oh, Canada

★★ Led by a surprisingly vulnerable turn from Richard Gere, acclaimed writer/director Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull) returns for his newest feature. A meandering exploration of memory and the on-camera deterioration of its lead character, Oh, Canada tries its hand at complexity, but comes across rather pretentious instead. Schrader's drama on purely a visual … Continue reading Film Review: Oh, Canada

Joshua M. Hayes Crime, Drama, Thriller

Film Review: How to Blow Up a Pipeline

★★ Heist films and television are some of my favorites to watch, mainly because if genuinely well-executed, they are pulse-pounding and suspenseful. Peak television has gifted viewers with enthralling heists as featured in hits Breaking Bad, Animal Kingdom, and Mr. Robot, whilst cinematically, modern-day gems that include American Animals, Inception, and Baby Driver subvert expectations … Continue reading Film Review: How to Blow Up a Pipeline

Joshua M. Hayes Comedy, Festival

Fantasia 2022: Sharp Stick

★★★★ For those familiar with Lena Dunham’s body of work, the controversial actress has established herself as excelling at awkward, sexually-explicit material tinged with dark comedy and coming-of-age vibes. Sharp Stick follows suit, placing Kristine Frøseth front and center in an absolutely transformative, unique performance. Far from the New York City-centric snark of HBO’s Girls, … Continue reading Fantasia 2022: Sharp Stick

Joshua M. Hayes Drama, Interview

Interview: Actors Diana Silvers and Kristine Froseth

Amazon Prime's bizarre new sexually-charged dancing competition drama, Birds of Paradise, has finally arrived! Allison was especially thrilled to ask a few burning questions during her Zoom interview with actors Diana Silvers and Kristine Frøseth. They chat about how earlier modeling experience prepared each for the role, money’s influence on success, and their dance training! … Continue reading Interview: Actors Diana Silvers and Kristine Froseth